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Jeff Snow Campaign Pledges 15% of Salary back to County
Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Candidate Jeff Snow believes leadership begins with service, accountability, and leading by example. That’s why, as a candidate he is making an unusual pledge to the citizens of Santa Rosa County. If elected, Snow has committed to taking a 15% reduction in his county commission salary. “As families across our county … read more
Retired Sheriff Wendell Hall Endorses Dean Light for District 4 Commissioner
Retired longtime Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall wants to replace the incumbent county commissioners and subsequently announced his support for Dean Light of Navarre to serve in the District 4 seat, representing Holley-Navarre. “I have talked with Dean, and he assured me that his top priority will be to improve our infrastructure needs,” Hall … read more
All CD-1 Sheriffs Unite Behind Congressman Jimmy Patronis
The four sheriffs of Florida’s 1st Congressional District – representing Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties – have all endorsed Congressman Jimmy Patronis for re-election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Patronis, a proven conservative fighter born and raised in Northwest Florida, is the only Trump-endorsed candidate in the race. Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden … read more
DeSantis Signs Patterson Law to Help Stop Wrongful Child Removal in Certain Medical Cases
Tasha Patterson pictued with her twin boys, which were not only removed by DCF but also adopted out Late Thursday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law which will enable the Florida Department of Children and Families to delay the removal of children from their families when presented with certain medical conditions which … read more
Erin Nisewonger: A Veteran’s Mission to Give Santa Rosa County Its Voice Back
In a county where growth and frustration often collide, Erin Nisewonger says she’s running for the Santa Rosa County Commission because “it’s time for a fighter who will truly bring the voice of the residents back to the table.” A proud veteran and former law‑enforcement professional, Nisewonger has spent her career serving others — first in uniform, … read more
Fourth of July Santa Rosa County holiday closures and fireworks safety
Santa Rosa County’s official 4th of July fireworks will take place at 9 p.m. at Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day: Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Office; Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser; Santa Rosa County … read more
Developers Spend Thousands on Incumbent Kerry Smith’s Campaign
Kerry Smith is desperately trying to hold onto power in his re-election bid, and developers are spending thousands of dollars toward his campaign. Back in 2022, Kerry Smith ran on a campaign promise of “Roads Before Development.” But since that time he’s lost key supporters who say he broke that promise by approving controversial land … read more
