2026 will serve as an opportunity for many Floridians to elect new leaders or reaffirm their satisfaction with those already representing them in local, state and federal offices.
In Santa Rosa County, primary elections are set for Aug. 18, with early voting from Aug. 3 to Aug. 15. The general election will be held Nov. 3, with early voting from Oct. 19 to Oct. 31.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has intensified its illegal gambling enforcement efforts, seizing $14,474,336 and 6,725 illegal slot machines from illegal casinos in 2025.
A 25-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Brian Paradise has always had his head in the clouds.
This time, he is soaring after being named Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s teacher of the year.
Gabriel Williams, 16, who is charged with first degree premeditated or felony murder with a weapon, has plead not guilty.
Williams, along with a 14-year-old named Kimahri Blevins, are alleged to have killed Danika Troy, 14, in December, luring her into the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown.