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Two Local State Reps Must Resign to Run for Gaetz’s Congressional Seat
Two Northwest Florida Republican legislators have announced their candidacy to represent Florida’s 1st Congressional District, following the resignation of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, who was selected by incoming President Donald J. Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney General. House District 1 Rep. Michelle Salzman and House District 3 Rep. Joel Rudman must resign their current … read more
Local Author Launches New Thriller Mystery Series
Andi Lodge, a Santa Rosa County native with deep local roots, is an author known for writing captivating thriller mysteries set along the Gulf Coast. She was honored to be accepted as a member of Tropical Authors, a prestigious collective of writers, and next month her fourth book, Defending the Gulf Coast, will be released. … read more
State Auditor General Releases Operational Audit Report for City of Milton
STATE AUDIT FINDS NO FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: The City of Milton has received the final report from the State Auditor’s Office, marking the conclusion of the operational audit. The City released the following statement: “We are pleased to reiterate that no instances of fraud, waste, abuse, or illegal activity were identified. … read more
Navarre’s Beachside Bubble Waffle named Best Dessert on Emerald Coast
Navarre’s own Beachside Bubble Waffle was recently named Best Dessert on the Emerald Coast by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, and if you’ve never tried their warm, crispy bubble waffles paired with ice cream, you’re missing out on an award-winning treat! Lori Newell and Endre Stampf have owned and operated Beachside Bubble Waffle for two … read more
Holley Ministry Cares for Hungry & Needy
The ACTS Ministry at Holley Assembly of God has seen an increase in the number of persons they serve each month, rising from an average around 150 people to more than 200 last month. ACTS, which stands for Acts of Caring Through Service, has a food distribution site, including a warehouse, located on the campus … read more
Hewey Re-elected to School Board
Elizabeth Hewey beat challenger Oscar Locklin, retaining her School Board District 2 seat by a 52.25-47.75 margin during yesterday’s General Election. School board races, unlike the Superintendent’s race, are non-partisan; however, the Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee and Florida House District 3 Rep. Joel Rudman had endorsed Locklin, a registered Republican. Hewey, a Democrat, … read more
Local Option Sales Tax Vote Fails
Santa Rosa County will have to wait until November 2026 to ask voters to support another half-cent Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST) after the effort to double the existing half-cent LOST to a full-cent LOST failed yesterday by a 54.33-45.67 margin. The current half-cent LOST doesn’t sunset until December 31, 2026, but the county was … read more
