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Should Party Affiliation Matter in Non-Partisan School Board Races?
District 5 School Board Candidate Marie Locklin was a member of the Democratic Party for nearly 20 years. Should that matter? School board races are non partisan, and that explains how some Santa Rosa County voters unknowingly elected a Democrat to serve on the board. Do you believe voters should know the party affiliation history … read more
First Responders Urge Voters to Renew Local Option Sales Tax
Santa Rosa County is growing, and with that growth comes an important responsibility: ensuring our roads, public safety services, parks, stormwater systems, and community infrastructure keep pace with the needs of our residents. That’s local first responders are asking voter’s to renew the county’s half-cent local option sales tax. In 2016, Santa Rosa County voters … read more
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
