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Highway 98: A Story of Failed Leadership
A recent proposal now out for public comment has brought into sharp focus what should already be obvious to anyone living, working, or serving along Florida’s Highway 98: this is not just a traffic problem. It is a 10-plus year story of failed leadership at the local, state, and federal levels—a cautionary tale about what … read more
1,300 Petition Against Leisure Street Community Access Road
With just a few days left before the public comment period ends for the Navarre Community Access Road project, several residents of Holley By The Sea showed up for Monday’s County Commission meeting to oppose Leisure Street as a western route for the planned but yet unfunded future thoroughfare. On the board’s agenda was a … read more
Affordable Housing “Significantly” Impacts Airmen
Airmen are living in the northern parts of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County, where housing is more affordable, worsening traffic on local roadways, per a presentation today to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners by 1st Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Patrick Dierig. Dierig outlined four priorities impacting mission readiness: the top concern … read more
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
The William and Frances Broxson family, who lived and worked on Boiling Creek on what is now Eglin Air Force Base property. Photo courtesy Broxson Family Collection. Representatives from the founding families of the area are planning a Nov. 1 reunion on Navarre Beach to celebrate their rich local heritage, which dates back to the … read more
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
The William and Frances Broxson family, who lived and worked on Boiling Creek on what is now Eglin Air Force Base property Representatives from the founding families of the area are planning a Nov. 1 reunion on Navarre Beach to celebrate their rich local heritage, which dates back to the 1800s. Wendy Harvell Lincoln, whose … read more
A Wake-Up Call for Santa Rosa County’s Future
Yesterday’s decision by the Santa Rosa County Commission may feel like a win for those wary of growth—but it’s a loss for our future generations. By adding even more restrictive regulations, beyond what the Land Development Task Force recommended, the County Commission has made it significantly harder for middle-income families to find a place to … read more
Showdown Over High School Football Game Fireworks Prohibition
Santa Rosa County District 4 School Board Member Charles Elliott spoke out during today’s board meeting, stating he was unaware the district’s administration had moved to stop a decades-long tradition of fireworks displays at Pace High football games, citing insurance liability. The decision also impacts Navarre High. The change came after fireworks were also being … read more
