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Meet Brad Baker: County leader cares deeply, works hard

Written by Staff Reporters on January 13, 2022. Posted in News.

Brad Baker has been dedicated to the well-being of Santa Rosa County residents since he was 18 years old, when he ran across his first structure fire on the way to meet a friend to go hunting. From then on, he was hooked. He also started working at the county’s 911 center that same year, when it was housed in a closet at the courthouse and had one 911 operator on-site at night.

Jan. 13-19, 2022 Blast from the Past

Written by Linda Murchison on January 13, 2022. Posted in History.

One Year Ago – 2020

Renaming the Navarre Beach bridge after Donald J. Trump began on Facebook in December and found its way as an item raised during a public forum of the Board of County Commissioners.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on January 12, 2022. Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

People seem surprised when I show up at meetings. I’m on the board of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and have been on the board for more than 10 years.

When I walked in yesterday, they seemed surprised. They thought I wouldn’t be able to make it with the addition of two new papers.

For God’s Sake: Trust in Christ alone

Written by Brian Lester on January 12, 2022. Posted in For God's Sake, Opinion.

My obsession with coffee had me driving to a market in Pensacola for a specific, locally roasted coffee when a myriad of coffee products is available around the corner.

As I entered the coffee aisle, my access to the bean dispensers was blocked by a bewildered couple in conversation with another customer who occasionally pointed to the dispensers in answer to their questions.

Commissioner’s wife runs for state representative: ‘I know firsthand how freedoms can be taken away’

Written by Ben Johnson on January 7, 2022. Posted in News.

Mariya Calkins, the wife of sitting Santa Rosa Commissioner James Calkins, is officially running for the District 3 seat in the Florida House of Representatives after Rep. Jayer Williamson announced he will not seek reelection after 2022.

Jan. 6-12, 2022 Blast from the Past

Written by Linda Murchison on January 5, 2022. Posted in History.

One Year Ago – 2020

A proposed gas station for 8006 Navarre Pkwy. was not well received by some area residents saying that it would be in violation of land development code that required “hazardous or potentially hazardous materials” be stored or located at least 500 feet away from the nearest residential structure and the closest residence was only 230 feet away.

Raider girls soccer team vying to stay in the mix for playoff berth

Written by Brian Lester on January 5, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Every game counts a little more for Navarre’s girls soccer team at this time of the year, especially with its postseason hopes hanging in the balance.

So while the Raiders didn’t dominate Choctaw on a chilly Tuesday night at Joe Etheredge Stadium, they made the plays that were necessary to notch a 3-0 road victory.

Owner of missing bird: ‘My hopes are draining’

Written by Staff Reporters on January 5, 2022. Posted in News.

Leo is a 5-year-old green ring-necked parrot who usually lives with his mom Jeanna Barnes in Navarre, Florida, off Highway 399. On Dec. 29, Leo slipped out an open door, and still hasn’t returned home.

“I am heartbroken,” Barnes said, “He’s my sweet boy.”

New disc golf course open seven days a week in Milton

Written by Staff Reporters on January 4, 2022. Posted in Community.

The City of Milton now has its very own disc golf course.

Hotels and a Starbucks are in talks with county

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on January 3, 2022. Posted in News.

Speculation over which national coffee shop chain was being considered for Navarre ended last month, when county officials met with a representatives for a Tennessee-based company to discuss plans for a “Starbucks Navarre.”