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BoCC should meet its residents where they live – or as close as possible

Written by Staff Reporters on October 17, 2023. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Ray Eddington has a thick Tennessee drawl and a sensibility that pairs well with a solid work ethic and growing reputation as a practical problem solver.

But his common sense failed him last month when he suggested keeping all Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioner meetings in Milton, the county seat.

Legends and Lore Tour returns to Bagdad Cemetery

Written by Ken Garner on October 17, 2023. Posted in News.

Meet prominent residents from Bagdad’s past and learn their stories during the Bagdad Cemetery Association’s free Legends and Lore Tour. The event was suspended because of COVID, but volunteers have revived the educational two-hour presentation, which takes place between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday at the cemetery, 6800 Pooley Street in Bagdad.

Rudman files Carli bill again for 2024 legislative session

Written by Staff Reporters on October 17, 2023. Posted in News.

Florida Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman (R-Navarre) has filed a custody exchange safety bill for the forthcoming 2024 legislative session. The bill, known as the Cassie Carli bill, would require Sheriff’s Offices in each county to come up with at least one designated safe custody exchange place within their jurisdiction. According to Rudman’s office, the safe-exchange location will be signified by a purple light in the parking lot of a Sheriff station or substation. The location must have 24/7 video monitoring as well as adequate lighting.

Navarre man arrested for narcotics, driving with suspended license

Written by Staff Reporters on October 17, 2023. Posted in Crime, News.

A Navarre man was arrested after a Sept. 6 incident, in which he was allegedly in possession of drugs while driving with a suspended license.

Marcus Timothy Darring, 39, was arrested and charged with felony drug possession and a misdemeanor moving traffic violation.

Sheriff’s office: Gulf Breeze man had over a dozen files of child porn

Written by Staff Reporters on October 17, 2023. Posted in Crime, News.

A Gulf Breeze resident has been arrested for possessing three videos and 10 images of child pornography.

Jason Ball, 48, is charged with possession of obscene material, which is a felony. According to his arrest report, the offense occurred at the 5300 block of Boots Byers Court in Gulf Breeze, which is Ball’s residence.

Budget workshop could help frame revenue debate

Written by Ken Garner on October 16, 2023. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Budget Office has scheduled a budget workshop beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, to discuss how the county’s budget is funded and additional ways in which the county could increase revenues.

Eddington defends meetings with business owners

Written by Ken Garner on October 16, 2023. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Commissioner Ray Eddington angrily denied any wrongdoing when meeting with local business owners.
“I’ve got some people saying I’m doing backdoor deals; I’m not doing backdoor deals,” Eddington said at the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 12. The first-term commissioner said he’s meeting with area business owners to ask for their help making improvements in District 4, which includes Holley, Navarre and Navarre Beach.

Run for the Reef brings largest turnout ever

Written by Kaitie Kiger on October 16, 2023. Posted in Beach.

More than 500 registered runners and walkers participated in this year’s Run for the Reef Oct. 14, making it the largest turnout yet in the event’s 15-year history. The race consisted of a 5K, 10K and children’s 1-mile fun run. All proceeds from this event go towards the Navarre Beach Marine
Sanctuary, which consists of multiple artificial reefs.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on October 16, 2023. Posted in Brian Out Loud, Opinion.

Chasing competitive balance is a loss cause. It’s like running a cross-country race and never getting to the finish line. Or chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You won’t ever find it.

And yet, as usual, our high school association in the state of Florida likes to change the playoff format more than it changes socks.

Helping homeless students

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on October 16, 2023. Posted in Education.

There is a little-known problem in Santa Rosa County’s schools. According to Santa Rosa County District Schools’ coordinator of federal programs Bobbie Lewter, the district has a poverty rate of 43.54 percent.