Where do I vote?
August 9, 2024
Where voters cast their ballot on election day is decided by the address on their voter registration. Voters must go to their registered voting precinct to cast their ballot on election day. If you a…
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 4
August 9, 2024
Angie Straughn has lived in Santa Rosa County for 33 years. She is a consultant and project manager with Registry Partners Inc. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. Are there ad…
Navarre still waiting on Fatboys restaurant to open
August 9, 2024
It’s been over a year since Fatboys, a regional burger chain, announced it was coming to Navarre. A sign outside Fatboys soon-to-be-home, at 8651 Navarre Parkway, indicates the restaurant is coming s…
Navarre High assistant principal once carried the Olympic flame
August 9, 2024
In 2028, the United States will host the Olympic games in Los Angeles. The last time the U.S. hosted the Summer Olympic Games was 1996, when it was held in Atlanta.
Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 2
August 8, 2024
Mariya Calkins has been a Santa Rosa County resident for 14 years and is the founder and vice-chairwoman of the Moms for Liberty Chapter in Santa Rosa County. Q: School safety is always a hot button…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Superintendent of Schools
August 8, 2024
Karen Barber (Republican) the current superintendent has been an educator for 38 years, including 27 years in Santa Rosa County. She has experience at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle school…
Navarre Gardens, community celebrate Jim Hawkins, retired fire chief
August 8, 2024
A crowd of around 30 people crowded into the lobby at Navarre Gardens on Highway 87 S to celebrate the service of James “Jim” Hawkins, a former fire chief in North Carolina who now resides at the ass…
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 1 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
Rollar Ayers (Republican) is seeking political office for the first time. He has worked at Papa John’s for more than 15 years and does seasonal farm work. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Supervisor of Elections
August 7, 2024
Cindy Hall (Republican) moved to Pea Ridge in 2005. She is a clinical laboratory scientist, and previously spent 20 years as a sales account executive for a Fortune 100 Company. Q: Election integrity…
Meet the candidates for 2024 Clerk of Court
August 7, 2024
Jason English (Republican) is a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County. He currently serves as the chief deputy of the clerk of court. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney and has 18 years…






