Wright, Eddington voted new Chair and Vice Chair of Board of County Commissioners
November 13, 2025
Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted for their new Chair and Vice Chair of the board at their Nov. 13 meeting. Commissioner Colten Wright (District 5) will be the board’s new chair, while C…
2025 sea turtle nesting season had ‘mixed results,’ says turtle patrol leader
November 11, 2025
Sea turtle nesting season in Florida runs from springtime through the end of October. In Northwest Florida, the season officially starts May 1 and ends Oct. 31.
The 2025 nesting season brought 18 n…
Patronis introduces Warrior Road Act to prioritize military infrastructure
November 10, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis is looking for ways to help the military in his first year in Congress.
The Northwest Florida congressman recently introduced legislation to prioritize infrastructure proje…
Navarre resident pushing for recreational path around Holley NOLF solar field
November 5, 2025
Many Navarre residents would like to see more recreational amenities for the south end of the county. Few go before the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners to present their idea, as Rick McLeod…
County holds off on PD&E Study, citing federal interest in Navarre Beach Bridge funding
November 4, 2025
Replacement of Navarre Beach Bridge in the coming years is a big priority for the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners. The biggest question facing the commission has been how to pay for it.
At…
Auto insurer Progressive to refund nearly $1 billion to Floridians
November 3, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky recently announced a nearly $1-billion refund for policyholders of a major auto insurance company.
Blue Angels homecoming show cancelled
October 30, 2025
NAS Pensacola has announced the cancellation of the much anticipated Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, which was set to take place Nov. 14 and 15.
Santa Rosa-Okaloosa agreement more about funding than road construction
October 29, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County at their Oct. 9 meeting.
Water system faces rising legal costs amid new appeal
October 28, 2025
The Holley-Navarre Water System is still looking to move forward from its 2025 annual meeting and subsequent legal matters, which has taken most of the past eight months to resolve.
Florida House bill will require teachers to take oath to constitutions
October 27, 2025
A Florida House bill will create new standards for employment for teachers in the Sunshine State, namely requiring classroom teachers to take an oath before teaching.
















