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Okaloosa County’s District 3 Commissioner Nathan Boyles’ trash war smells of hypocrisy

Written by Staff Reporters on August 11, 2021. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

As a citizen of Okaloosa County, residing in the extreme southwest corner of the county, I conduct most of my life’s activities in Santa Rosa County (SRC) due to proximity.

I shop in Navarre & Gulf Breeze and attend church & frequent the beaches in Navarre.

Judge to weigh challenge to DeSantis mask order

Written by News Service of Florida on August 10, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

A Leon County circuit judge has scheduled a hearing Friday in a lawsuit filed by parents challenging an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that seeks to prevent school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

County reaches top 10 in Florida COVID positivity rate

Written by Staff Reporters on August 10, 2021. Posted in News.

This week saw a 29.5% increase in new case positivity, with 1,118 new cases reported compared to 772 cases the week before. That places Santa Rosa County ninth in the state for positivity rates, behind Okaloosa at 30.4% and Putnam at 29.9%.

Beach lifeguards make Navarre proud

Written by Staff Reporters on August 10, 2021. Posted in Beach.

A select group of lifeguards from Navarre Beach competed in the USLA National Championship Aug. 4-7 on South Padre Island, Texas. The group represented the Emerald Coast and placed second overall in the competition.

It’s back to school for Santa Rosa County students

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on August 10, 2021. Posted in News.

Students returned to Santa Rosa Schools Tuesday mostly unmasked, although some educators erred on the side of caution. For the most part, everyone was ready to be there.

Brian Out Loud

Written by Brian Lester on August 10, 2021. Posted in Opinion.

While society fights over what’s being taught in schools, what political candidates deserve support and what opinion is the right one when it comes to the pandemic, just remember it’s the simple things that matter most.

With a few seconds of his time, a former Navarre Raider football player made the day of a child fighting a serious illness.

Fundraising, activities focal points of senior center board meeting

Written by Brian Lester on August 9, 2021. Posted in Community.

Fundraisers were the main topic of discussion at the Holley-Navarre Senior Center’s general board meeting Friday afternoon.

Feds clear way for Florida gambling deal

Written by News Service of Florida on August 9, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect a 30-year gambling deal that gives the tribe control of sports betting in Florida, setting the stage for litigation over the agreement that could reshape the state’s gambling footprint

Masks recommended for students, not required at this time

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on August 7, 2021. Posted in News.

Masks are highly recommended for students but not required, according to Saturday afternoon clarification from the Santa Rosa County School district. Officials said they are waiting for additional information from the Florida Department of Education and will notify parents early this week if anything changes.

Countless school supplies donated at Stuff the Bus

Written by Kaitie Kiger on August 7, 2021. Posted in Education.

After counting up donations from Stuff the Bus, Santa Rosa County School District received about $7000 in monetary donations and countless school supplies, such as notebooks, glue sticks, backpacks, pens and pencils. Public Information Officer Brandi Bates said it was difficult to quantify the individual supplies but appreciates everyone who donated.