Rudman loses cool when questioned by Tampa news station
Rudman loses cool when questioned by Tampa news station
Florida House District 3 Representative Joel Rudman became “agitated” when questioned over an assertion he made during an interview with Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone of WFTS ABC Action News, a Tampa based news station: Rudman was being interviewed about HB 129, a bill aimed to repeal 34-year-old legislation called the Wrongful Death Act, which prohibits … read more
Leader of Santa Rosa Professional Educators prefiles for School Superintendent Race
Leader of Santa Rosa Professional Educators prefiles for School Superintendent Race
David Godwin, a long-time math teacher at Pace High School and current President of Santa Rosa Professional Educators, prefiled this afternoon in the Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race. “David is an experienced educator who is very honest. He will make sure educators and our students are treated well,” said Rhonda Chavers, former SRPE … read more
Council Members seek recourse for Mayor’s “erratic and abusive” behavior toward City staff
Council Members seek recourse for Mayor’s “erratic and abusive” behavior toward City staff
Several Milton City Council members recently reached out to City Attorney Alex Andrade, seeking potential recourse after a “troubling trend” of behavior exhibited by Mayor Heather Lindsay toward City staff. The latest development is a grievance filed against Lindsay by a female City employee, which, per a March 13 memo, alleges “stalking, harassment, violation of … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Democrat enters District 1 Commission Race
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Democrat enters District 1 Commission Race
UPDATE: We’re told that Martin may be planning to withdraw from the race, but he hasn’t done so yet… Today’s a lucky day for Commissioner Sam Parker after another candidate jumped in the District 1 race. This time, it’s a Democrat. Blake Martin prefiled late yesterday afternoon. Having multiple candidates sign up to challenge an … read more
Parker Proposes Property Tax Cut
Parker Proposes Property Tax Cut
Santa Rosa County property owners could see their first millage rate reduction in more than a decade after Commission Chairman Sam Parker during today’s budget planning workshop proposed a reduction. “I’d like to have a priority of millage rate reduction,” Parker said. noting he still wants public safety, infrastrures and workforce retention and development … read more
Largest American Flag in Florida project moves forward with addition of sponsorships, new location
Largest American Flag in Florida project moves forward with addition of sponsorships, new location
Santa Rosa County Vice Chairman James Calkins on March 14 made a successful revised motion and moved without objection to accept a $291,000 bid to construct the largest flag in the State of Florida. However, after discussion, he will seek input on the project’s location through the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. The TDC … read more
Teachers Union “Forced” to Settle for Lower Salary to Save State Pay Raise Money
Teachers Union “Forced” to Settle for Lower Salary to Save State Pay Raise Money
Santa Rosa County District Schools successfully ran out the clock on teacher salary negotiations, requesting the appointment of a special magistrate to help settle salary negotiations instead of agreeing to send the matter directly to the school board. That move pushed the teachers’ union to settle at a salary increase below what other employee groups … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: PNJ Ignores Support, Attacks American Flag Project
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: PNJ Ignores Support, Attacks American Flag Project
Last night the City of Milton voted to approve a resolution to suppport Santa Rosa County’s largest American flag project. But don’t expect to read about that in Pensacola News Journal (unless they update their story after being called out over it). It’s no surprise the liberal newspaper across the bay seems to be working … read more
OPINION: Lil’ Crybaby Chris Smith of Gulf Coast Gun is Spreading Lies
OPINION: Lil’ Crybaby Chris Smith of Gulf Coast Gun is Spreading Lies
Not one to ever let the truth get in the way of a good hissy fit, Lil’ Crybaby Chris Smith, owner of Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoors, this evening made false assertions about Santa Rosa News and its publisher during a Facebook live video on his business page. Crybaby Chris started off expressing support for … read more
Lack of Maintenance Blamed for Loss of Arc’s Milton Facility
Lack of Maintenance Blamed for Loss of Arc’s Milton Facility
Arc of the Emerald Coast is seeking a location in north Santa Rosa County after the owner of its current facility asked the organization to move out, citing a lack of maintenance on the five-acre property which has housed a day training center for developmentally disabled clients for around 30 years. Gulf Breeze businessman Eric … read more
