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Makayla B. Charles Seeks Milton City Council Ward 4 Seat 1
Makayla B. Charles is a wife, a mother of five, and a proud Milton resident who has called this community home for over 10 years. She’s a practicing legal assistant, and a licensed cosmetologist – so she knows the value of hard work and understands how local government affects everyday families. That’s why she’s running … read more
A Half Penny That Protects: Why Santa Rosa County’s Local Option Sales Tax Matters
As Santa Rosa County continues to grow, so do the demands on the infrastructure and services residents rely on every day. Roads become busier, neighborhoods expand, and public safety agencies are called upon to serve more people across a larger area. That is why many first responders, community leaders, and residents support renewing the county’s … read more
Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fish Fry this Weekend!
Souped‑up lawnmowers will fill the air at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 3, 2026 during the Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry Contest. The event will also feature a student art show. Santa Rosa Medical Center, United Bank and Three Trades Consultants are sponsors. These family‑friendly events promise … read more
HNWS CEO Jeff Crigler Selected for Class V of Leadership Northwest Florida
Holley Navarre Water System, Inc., (HNWS) is proud to announce that Jeff Crigler has been selected by Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in Class V of the Leadership Northwest Florida program. The program is designed to focus on regional collaboration through community, content, and connection. Class V participants will be immersed in a … read more
Local Students to Showcase “Shape of Water” Art during Inaugural Lawnmower Races
Gulf Breeze Art Teacher, Susan Pond with Student Artist, Violet. CALL TO STUDENT ARTISTS! The creative talents of Santa Rosa County’s youth will take center stage at the 4‑H “Shape of Water” Art Show, debuting Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds during the Inaugural Bahia Grass Invitational Lawnmower Racing & Fat Boy Fish Fry … read more
Munson Heritage Festival Returns with Art, History, Jeep Show & Old‑Time Traditions
Live entertainment will fill the stage both days of the Festival (full schedule of performers below) Families from across the region will gather the second weekend in October deep in the heart of Blackwater River State Forest for the 22nd Annual Munson Heritage Festival, a two‑day celebration of old‑time skills, local history, and community pride. The … read more
Daughter Returned to Navarre Mom after Political Powerhouses Join Legal Fight Against DCF
Florida Senator Jason Pizzo, an attorney, took on Joy Zuraff’s case pro bono. Pictured today, following Zuraff’s hearing at Santa Rosa County Courthouse (left to right): Pizzo, Zuraff, and retired local nurses Sherry Chapman and Cindy Smith, who were instrumental in bringing the case to the attention of state legislators. Navarre mom Joy Zuraff’s daughter … read more
