PANHANDLE PIONEERS REUNION NOV. 1: Crain Family Settled Area in Early 1800s

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Romi White

  • PANHANDLE PIONEERS REUNION NOV. 1: Crain Family Settled Area in Early 1800s

    Long-time locals with deep roots will gather on November 1 at Holley Assembly’s dome to celebrate their rich heritage. The potluck luncheon will start at 11 a.m. Those whose families settled the area in the 1800s are cordially invited to attend. Descendents of William Lewis Crain will be attending the reunion. Crain fought with Gen. … read more

  • James Calkins Announces Candidacy for Walton County Commissioner, District 4

    Posted on October 15, 2025 by Staff reports

  • James Calkins Announces Candidacy for Walton County Commissioner, District 4

    Former Santa Rosa County Commissioner James Calkins has officially filed to run for Walton County Commissioner, District 4 in the 2026 election. Calkins, a constitutional conservative, says his campaign is built on three pillars—God, Family, Country. As an outsider and taxpayer advocate, Calkins pledges to end insider deals, stop favoritism, and restore fairness, integrity, and … read more

  • Bergosh Selected to Serve as U.S. Immigration Judge

    Posted on October 8, 2025 by Romi White

  • Bergosh Selected to Serve as U.S. Immigration Judge

    Retired Florida Circuit Court Judge Gary Bergosh has been selected to serve as a federal judge on the New Orleans Immigration Court.  Bergosh is a Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and veteran of the Iraq War. He’s a retired Florida Circuit Court Judge, where he served for almost two decades. Additionally, he also served six … read more

  • Opinion: Santa Rosa County Commissioners Say “Hold My Beer” — and Grab Your Wallet

    Posted on October 7, 2025 by OPINION

  • Opinion: Santa Rosa County Commissioners Say “Hold My Beer” — and Grab Your Wallet

    Just when you thought the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners couldn’t embarrass themselves any further, they’ve managed to outdo themselves once again. It’s another “hold my beer” moment — and this time, they’re coming straight for your wallet! It wasn’t enough to double fees across the county, or to divert taxpayer dollars to build a … read more

  • 21st Annual Munson Community Heritage Festival this Weekend

    Posted on October 7, 2025 by Staff reports

  • 21st Annual Munson Community Heritage Festival this Weekend

    Raymon Melvin of Holley will be at the festival, demonstrating how families made a livelihood off the vast forests This weekend the annual celebration of bygone days in the Munson area will be celebrated in scenic Blackwater River State Forest. There will be more than 120 vendors at the 2025 Munson Community Heritage Festival, taking … read more

  • County Commissioners Consider Mandatory Septic-to-Sewer Conversions if Available

    Posted on October 6, 2025 by Staff reports

  • County Commissioners Consider Mandatory Septic-to-Sewer Conversions if Available

    Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their Thursday, Oct. 9 meeting will host a public hearing on the proposed adoption of a local ordinance which would require citizens to convert from septic to sewer if/when such service is available. The proposed ordinance reads that “Santa Rosa County finds that it is in the interest of the … read more

  • DAILY READING, LIFELONG REWARDS: Why Every Child Deserves a Story a Day

    Posted on October 2, 2025 by Susan Sutter

  • DAILY READING, LIFELONG REWARDS: Why Every Child Deserves a Story a Day

    In today’s fast-paced world, where screens often dominate family time and schedules are packed with activities, one quiet ritual continues to stand out for its lasting impact: reading to young children every day. Whether it’s a few minutes before bed or a cozy moment after breakfast, the benefits of daily reading go far beyond entertainment—they … read more

  • Jubilee Land Company Seeks to Develop Minor Subdivision

    Posted on October 1, 2025 by Romi White

  • Jubilee Land Company Seeks to Develop Minor Subdivision

    Jubilee Land Company is seeking to develop a minor subdivision on a 240-acre parcel located north of Pace on Williard Norris Road.  Records show Charles Lawshe submitted the application to Santa Rosa County. Lawshe was listed on Jubilee Development Group, LLC, which sold off more than 800 acres of a large group of parcels for … read more

  • Divers remove 285 pounds of marine debris during Navarre Beach Pier cleanup

    Posted on September 26, 2025 by Staff reports

  • Divers remove 285 pounds of marine debris during Navarre Beach Pier cleanup

    On Sunday, the first of four annual Navarre Beach Pier Cleanup Dives brought together students from the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station (NBMSS), local divers, and community partners to remove harmful marine debris from beneath the pier. It is the only student-led underwater cleanup of its kind in the United States.   The day began … read more

  • OPINION: Commissioner Kerry Smith Caught Telling Whoppers!

    Posted on September 26, 2025 by Romi White

  • OPINION: Commissioner Kerry Smith Caught Telling Whoppers!

    During yesterday’s board meeting, Commissioner Kerry Smith was MAD, MAD!! Why? First off, a false narrative he was trying to spread wasn’t picked up by two local news outlets. Then he got called out by a Navarre business leader for telling another whopper! It’s often been said that Smith has a Napoleon complex, and yesterday … read more