Congressman Patronis Protects the Blue Angels from Government Shutdowns

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Staff reports

  • Congressman Patronis Protects the Blue Angels from Government Shutdowns

    Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduces the Special Operating Authority for Rehearsal (SOAR) Act, which protects the United States Navy Blue Angels during a federal government shutdown to ensure safety and readiness. This legislation will ensure Blue Angels airshows continue in the Pensacola region despite any Democratic shutdowns. “This is home for the Blue Angels. Federal government shutdowns … read more

  • OPINION: Commission Chairman Accused of Setting Up Former Deputy Amidst SRSO Infighting

    Posted on January 8, 2026 by Romi White

  • OPINION: Commission Chairman Accused of Setting Up Former Deputy Amidst SRSO Infighting

    A silent war is underway within Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, and County Commission Chairman Colten Wright is accused of working behind the scenes to drag a retired deputy into the drama, which escalated into a showdown during today’s commisison meeting. The tension within SRSO started escalating last year after discussions over who might get … read more

  • Property Appraiser Greg Brown II Talks Property Tax Reform

    Posted on January 7, 2026 by Romi White

  • Property Appraiser Greg Brown II Talks Property Tax Reform

    The Florida Legislature is currently working on major proposals aimed at reducing property taxes, and voters are expected to see a related Constitutional amendment on November’s General Election ballot. Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown II, during last night’s Conservative Alliance meeting, provided an informative presentation, including details about the impending reform effort. Brown … read more

  • Four Years, Few Results: A Voter’s Look at Commissioner Ray Eddington’s Record

    Posted on January 6, 2026 by OP-ED

  • Four Years, Few Results: A Voter’s Look at Commissioner Ray Eddington’s Record

    When voters elected Ray Eddington to the Santa Rosa County Commission for the 2022–2026 term, they did so with reasonable expectations: leadership, measurable progress, and a clear vision for the county’s future. Nearly four years later, it is fair—and necessary—to ask a simple question: What has changed because of his tenure? For many constituents, the uncomfortable answer appears … read more

  • WAKE UP, SANTA ROSA! Former Al Gore Staffer Hides Behind “Save Santa Rosa” Propoganda

    Posted on December 22, 2025 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • WAKE UP, SANTA ROSA! Former Al Gore Staffer Hides Behind “Save Santa Rosa” Propoganda

    Wake up, Santa Rosa! Our Republican-dominated county is under attack. Some locals seem oblivious to how a high-level Democratic operative moved to Santa Rosa County and since then has been creating anti-Conservative propoganda. It makes us wonder if Kendall Creighton, who hides behind the Save Santa Rosa social media page, might still be on a Democratic-funded … read more

  • Offshore Drilling Plan Comment Period Ends Jan. 23

    Posted on December 18, 2025 by Staff reports

  • 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

    Posted on December 18, 2025 by Staff reports

  • 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

    Posted on December 17, 2025 by Staff reports

  • 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

    Posted on December 17, 2025 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • 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

    Posted on December 15, 2025 by Staff reports

  • 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