Zoning board has had enough
May 14, 2025
In Florida, zoning boards are statutorily required and used to ensure controlled land development. They review applications for variances, special uses and rezoning requests and send their decisions…
May is Military Appreciation Month
May 7, 2025
In 1999, congress declared May would be National Military Appreciation Month so the citizens of our country could publicly thank everyone who puts on the uniform of their branch of service.
Innocent until proven guilty?
April 30, 2025
The Ibis Road and Makaira Ridge debacle in Milton has spotlighted deeper issues on our county commissioners board.
P25 encrypted emergency communication system: A double-edged sword for public transparency and journalism
April 23, 2025
Emergency communication systems are critical for public safety, enabling swift coordination among first responders during crises. Over the years, technological advancements have made these systems mo…
For whom does the bridge toll?
April 9, 2025
Santa Rosa County has an aptly named department for maintaining and repairing county roads and bridges – called ‘Roads and Bridges.’ They have a budget that includes among other things maintenance of…
Welcome to Destin…
April 2, 2025
It is well known that Navarre Beach is a tourist driven destination for families. We have in years past presented ourselves as “family oriented” with activities offered for both adults and children…
Taskforce off to good start
March 26, 2025
We attended the March 21 meeting of the Land Development Taskforce and were pleasantly surprised by what we heard and saw.
Back in February, we put the county commissioners on blast for selectin…
Journalism: Risky business
March 19, 2025
In the latest issue of Editor & Publisher Magazine, they tackle the issue of Freedom of the Press and some of the perils that come with it. Leonard Woolsey, a respected publisher of the Daily News in…
Bullying: A hidden epidemic in our schools
March 5, 2025
Bullying is a widespread issue that lurks in the hallways and classrooms of schools across Northwest Florida. While the silence of it can be deafening, it will leave invisible scars that can last a l…
Navarre Beach: Preserving Our Community’s Character
February 26, 2025
The Navarre Press recently reported on efforts by Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association (NBLRA) leaders Gary Buroker and Drew Ruthrauff to pursue fee simple title for beach properties…