A Truth Finder in Paradise
A Truth Finder in Paradise
Monthly Column By Chelle Concha, Lead Researcher for Protect Navarre I retired to Navarre in June of 2021. My plan was to simply live and let live. I wanted to enjoy a peaceful existence in paradise, helping in my church community and other community-based organizations. I joined Preserve Navarre, a pro-incorporation group, on October of 2021. … read more
OPINION: Wes Siler is a Liar and Bad for Preserve Navarre
OPINION: Wes Siler is a Liar and Bad for Preserve Navarre
USAF photo Once again Wes Siler, director of the Preserve Navarre pro-incorporation group, is spreading more false information in his effort to push higher taxes & fees and more regulation onto the good people of Navarre through incorporation. The latest victims of Siler the Liar’s tongue are the members of Protect Navarre, a newly formed … read more
Hundreds Join Anti-Incorporation Group
Hundreds Join Anti-Incorporation Group
Around 50 people showed up to the first anti-incorporation meeting, which took place April 16 at Ye Olde Brothers Brewery in Holley. Within two day more than 200 members signed up to join the effort. Photo by Romi White. Organizers were expecting around two dozen people at the April 16 inaugural meeting of a newly … read more
Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Land Development Code Set for May 8
Public Hearing for Proposed Revisions to Land Development Code Set for May 8
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the proposed Land Development Code (LDC) changes from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mon., May 8. The meeting will break from 12-1 p.m. for lunch. The proposed changes, referenced in strikethrough and underline format, along with a white paper for … read more
District 4 Roundtable Meeting Opened to Public
District 4 Roundtable Meeting Opened to Public
Following backlash for legal but unnoticed private meetings, the public is being invited to attend an April 22 roundtable meeting with Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington to discuss issues impacting Navarre. The meeting will take place from 1-3 p.m., Sat., April 22 at the Navarre Visitor’s Center, located at 8543 Navarre Parkway. … read more
Rev. Hamilton Road Designation Sign Unveiling at Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Rev. Hamilton Road Designation Sign Unveiling at Second Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Local leader Rev. Murray Hamilton Sr. was recognized posthumously with a road designation in his name during the annual scholarship luncheon held in his honor on March 25. Former House District 3 State Representative Jayer Williamson unveiled the sign during the event, which will be installed marking the portion of U.S. Hwy. 90 between Canal … read more
State Awards $3.35 Million to Four Unincorporated Areas of Santa Rosa
State Awards $3.35 Million to Four Unincorporated Areas of Santa Rosa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $22 million to expand Interet service for Eight Florida communities, including $3.35 million for four unincorporated areas in Santa Rosa County. Per DeSantis’ office, the unincorporated communities of Allentown, Wallace, Chumukla and Pace will receive $3,353,384 in funding to add 357 miles of fiber optic cable to … read more
Navarre Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Threats
Navarre Teen Arrested for Alleged School Shooting Threats
A 13-year-0ld Navarre teen was arrested this week after allegedly making school shooting threats via social media. A warrant was issued for Jackson Jacob Jones’ arrest after multiple students spoke with and provided screenshots to law enforcement. Trish Johnson, an assistant principal at East Bay K-8, was first alerted March 21 by one of her … read more
New Local Moms Group Wants Prayer during Santa Rosa School Board Meetings
New Local Moms Group Wants Prayer during Santa Rosa School Board Meetings
A grassroots organization, Moms for Liberty, has launched a new chapter in Santa Rosa County, and group plans to ask the Santa Rosa County School Board to reinstate prayer before each meeting. “We are the only nation in the world that recognizes the presence of God in our founding documents. We have God-given rights, and … read more
Santa Rosa School District to Add Middle School Sports in 2023-2024 School Year
Santa Rosa School District to Add Middle School Sports in 2023-2024 School Year
Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, middle schools in Santa Rosa County will begin implementation of basketball, cross country and track. “The priority of the district is to continue to increase opportunities for students (boys and girls),” said Tonya Shepherd, public information officer for the district. Shepherd said the sports were chosen to implement first … read more
