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  • Injunction Denied Against Holley-Navarre Water System

    Last Friday I petitioned the First Judicial Circuit for a temporary injunction against Holley-Navarre Water System, asking the court to stop the utility’s board of directors from intentionally not counting certain proxy votes during yesterday’s annual meeting. When it comes to the HNWS corporation, a proxy is a document used by one member to grant … read more

  • SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Chaos Continues at Holley-Navarre Water System

    Our local water & sewer provider just can’t seem to overcome unnecessary bedlam, and that might explain why only a miniscule fraction of Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) members don’t even bother to vote in the utility’s annual elections. Last night, just after Pam Hardy, Daryl Lynchard and Carmen Reynolds were elected to the Holley-Navarre Water … read more

  • Navarre Press Publishes False Information About South Santa Rosa News Owner

    A story published Feb. 13, 2025 by Navarre Press contains false information about South Santa Rosa News Owner & Publisher Romi White. A correction has been requested.  The story titled “Proxy problem: Lynchard files complaint with Water System board” states: “Candidates for board seats reported a proxy circulating that did not come from (Holley-Navarre Water … read more

  • Eglin Closes Popular Route Used by Locals

    Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area A portion of Range Road 213 is now considered a Closed Area of the Eglin Test and Training Range. This means RR 213 between Range Road 747 to Range Road 257, also known as Ranger Camp Road, is now deemed FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and closed to all … read more

  • New Florida Legislation Aims to Tackle Rising Property Insurance Costs, Improve Claims Process, and Increase Rate Transparency

    Legislation to hold down property insurance costs has been introduced by Senator Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) and Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola).  “Floridians pay far more for property insurance than anyone anywhere else in the nation,” the two legislators said.  “Admittedly, Florida is a high-risk market, but we believe there are steps the Legislature can take to … read more

  • SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Rudman Harshly Rejected by Voters, Loses all Santa Rosa Precincts

    Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane’s website was updated Fri., Feb. 7 with precinct data from the Jan. 28 primary to replace former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz. Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis won that race by a landslide supermajority margin, dealing a crushing defeat to other GOP candidates, including Joel Rudman of Navarre. Data … read more

  • 7 Brew Coffee Shop Planned for part of Navarre Town Center project area

    Could this be the future of U.S. 98 in the Navarre Town Center area? Part of the proposed but unrealized Navarre Town Center project has been sold, and the new property owner is planning to construct a drive-thru 7 Brew Coffee shop on the site.* *Currently a small, multi-tenant office building occupies the parcel on … read more