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Offshore Drilling Plan Comment Period Ends Jan. 23
Congressman Jimmy Patronis encourages his constituents to voice their opinions on the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM’s) draft, proposed 2026-2031 plan for offshore drilling before the comment period ends at 10:59 p.m., January 23, 2026. “It is our right to share our concerns and perspectives, and the Bureau of Ocean … read more
U.S. Marshals-led Operation “Northern Lights” results in the recovery and location of 43 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service, in conjunction with numerous law enforcement partners, led a missing child operation in December that resulted in the recovery and location of 43 critically missing children from 14 counties across North Florida. Operation Northern Lights included a comprehensive, multidisciplinary task force of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as … read more
Commercial Tenant Faces March 4 Hearing for Non-Compliance with Judge’s Order
Terrie Masters, a commercial tenant in Summer Sands Condominiums on Navarre Beach, is facing a March 4 in-person hearing related to her failure to comply with a judge’s order to stop using common areas of the complex for her business. Masters operates an indoor gift shop in one of eight mixed-use units, which allow residential … read more
OPINION: Commercial Tenant Ran Amok Over Common Area, Infringed Upon Condo Owners
Photo shows how tenant Terrie Masters’ business had “expanded,” blocking four front parking spaces, of only 16 total, with picnic tables. A recreational vehicle, shipping container and portable shed had also been on added to the property before a judge ordered removal. Images of Cousin Eddie’s RV scene from Christmas Vacation come to mind when … read more
Local Contractor Sentenced to 10 years in Prison
Ginger Bowden Madden, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announces on December 11, 2025, the Honorable Judge Simon sentenced Defendant, Jesse Lacoste, to 10 years state prison followed by 5 years probation. A jury found Jesse Lacoste guilty of grand theft over $20,000 and contractor fraud over $20,000 after a two-day trial … read more
School Board Incumbents Pre-file for 2026 Re-election
Santa Rosa County School Board seats 1, 3 and 5 are up for re-election during the 2026 election cycle. All three incumbents have pre-filed for re-election to their respective seats. District 1 (Milton) School Board Member Linda Sanborn, a retired longtime teacher at Milton High School, so far faces newcomer, David Farrow. She’s seeking her … read more
New Leadership Installed at Navarre Area Board of Realtors
U.S. Army Veteran Janet Keller has been installed as the new President of the Navarre Area Board of Realtors. She and other officers and board members were installed yesterday during a packed out monthly luncheon of the organization. Following eight years of active-duty service in the United States Army, Keller decided to pursue her dream … read more
