Meet the candidates for 2024 District 5 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
Colten Wright (Republican) the current District 5 commissioner, owns and operates the Tool Shack. The company has two locations and has been in business for more than 20 years. Q: Give us your elevat…
Meet the candidates for 2024 District 3 Commissioner
August 7, 2024
James Calkins (Republican) has served as a Santa Rosa County commissioner for the last four years and is looking to keep his District 3 seat. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your cam…
Are you ready for back to school?
August 7, 2024
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismissa…
Bit-Wizards earns top 5 spot on Florida Trend magazine’s best companies list
August 7, 2024
Bit-Wizards, a managed IT company based in Fort Walton Beach, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” for its 15th consecutive year. The annual “Best Companies To Work…
Beach restoration work to begin Nov. 27, last through January 2025
August 6, 2024
The long-awaited restoration of Navarre Beach, which was originally supposed to take place last year, is finally happening. According to Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District, the restoration project wa…
Firefighter cadet program returns for second year
August 6, 2024
Have you ever thought about what goes into being a firefighter?
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue boat makes debut
August 5, 2024
The Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District held a christening event to debut their new rescue boat. The boat, which is 25 ft. and 8 inches long and 8 and a half feet wide, will be used in rescue scenario…
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office sending hurricane help to Lafayette County
August 5, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that it will be sending personnel and supplies to Lafayette County to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Debby’s landfall. The agency will be…
Casey’s Acquires CEFCO Convenience Stores
August 5, 2024
Casey’s General Stores announced in a press release on July 26 that it is purchasing Fikes Wholesale, which owns 198 CEFCO Convenience stores.
Santa Rosa County designated a Space Florida Academy School District
August 5, 2024
Representatives from Santa Rosa District Schools, as well as Santa Rosa County officials, ventured to the Kennedy Space Center Aug. 1 for a special recognition from Space Florida, the aerospace econo…






