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…
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…











