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Incumbent Commissioner Fails to Gather Petitions – Must Pay $5,460.06 Fee to Get on Ballot
Current District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith failed to get petitions signed by the deadline; therefore, he must pay $5,460.06 by June 12 in order to stay on the ballot. Five other D2 candidates successfully gathered and submitted signed petitions: Jeff Ates, who entered the race 4-4-2025 and so far reported $7,675 in campaign funds; Renee … read more
Sen. Gaetz to Vote for Property Tax Reform
Dear Neighbor, Thanks very much for the emails, calls and face-to-face conversations about property tax reform. Finally, during a June 1-3 special session, the Senate and House will be able to debate and vote on Governor DeSantis’ proposal for reducing taxes on homestead properties. The Governor’s plan is to gradually eliminate property taxes on 90 … read more
Reforming Florida’s Child Welfare System: Due Process, Accountability, and Family Preservation
We all want children safe, families stable, and fewer tragedies—both when children are left in danger and when they are wrongly taken. The Maya Kowalski case demonstrated what happens in Florida when complex medical issues, broad immunity, and weak oversight collide. We can fix the system without undermining legitimate abuse reporting. These reforms will also … read more
Deborah Roche Honored for 25 Years of Service to Santa Rosa Crime Stoppers
Santa Rosa Crime Stoppers last Thursday celebrated Gulf Breeze resident Deborah Roche’s 25 years of dedicated service to Santa Rosa Crime Stoppers and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers. “For decades, Roche has worked tirelessly to support public safety, strengthen partnerships, and help make our communities safer through her unwavering commitment and leadership,” stated … read more
𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:
Current Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith, whose term expires this year, was passed over May 13 for Chairman of The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), which prioritizes regional transportation projects. Smith had been serving as TPO vice chairman and was expected to be named Chairman, considering that historically the vice chairman is … read more
Santa Rosa Clerk of Court Warns Against Jury Duty Scams and Property Fraud
Santa Rosa Clerk of Court & Comptroller Jason English is a busy man, overseeing nearly 1,000 statutory and mandatory tasks with which his office is tasked; however, he made time today to address the Navarre Area Board of Realtors about recent scams and ongoing property fraud attempts. Clerk English said he was recently at a … read more
Commissioner Kerry Smith Yelling Match with Disabled Constituent
Commissioner Kerry Smith accused of profane attack against disabled Milton man. Click here to watch the argument: Commissioner Kerry Smith Yelling Match With Disabled Constituent
