Precinct Results Show South County Supported Incumbent Commissioners
Precinct Results Show South County Supported Incumbent Commissioners
Precinct results from the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections reveal that South County voters in the Aug. 20 primary supported the incumbent county commissioners. Although District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright was re-elected by a double-digit margin, his fellow incumbents, District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker and District 3 Commissioner James Calkins, were defeated due to … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Rudman endorsement akin to Kiss of Death for Santa Rosa candidates
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Rudman endorsement akin to Kiss of Death for Santa Rosa candidates
The biggest losers last night weren’t even candidates in the Republican Primary. They were Rep. Joel Rudman, who saw the defeat of most of the candidates he endorsed, and Randy Williams, who is perhaps the filthiest campaign manager Santa Rosa County has ever seen. Williams lost both of the campaigns he was running. As a … read more
Bobby Burkett Supporter Charged for Campaign Sign Theft
Bobby Burkett Supporter Charged for Campaign Sign Theft
Former Santa Rosa County Code Enforcement Officer Bobby Burkett, a candidate for the District 1 Commission seat, had no comment after a campaign supporter was caught red handed with incumbent Sam Parker’s signs. Oedsma has been charged with a misdemeanor in the case. Oedsma, a member of the Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee (REC), … read more
Local Makers Wanted for August 17 Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Local Makers Wanted for August 17 Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Join Windjammers on the Pier for their Navarre Beach Farmers & Makers Market, taking place from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, August 17. This fun-filled island market will feature artisans and vendors, plus a festive atmosphere with live music! This completely free event is open to the public. Local duet Blue Levee will be on the Beach … read more
Commissioner Sam Parker Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
Commissioner Sam Parker Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker, Chairman and District 1, has been appointed to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors as an at-large director for 2024-25. This appointment recognizes Commissioner Sam Parker’s commitment to public service and his leadership role in the community as valuable assets to the FAC and the … read more
Thousands of Santa Rosans vote by mail or early voting
Thousands of Santa Rosans vote by mail or early voting
Santa Rosa County has more than 138,000 eligible voters, and so far several thousand have already cast a vote in the August 20 primary election. Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane’s official website provides a daily update and shows that 2,589 so far have voted by mail. Yesteday was the first day of early voting, and … read more
Congressmen Gaetz & Biggs: Vote early!
Congressmen Gaetz & Biggs: Vote early!
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz today co-hosted an Early Voting Rally with Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs at the Prost Office Brewery in historic downtown Milton. “I really need you to early vote,” Gaetz told the standing-room-only crowd, which repeatedly interupted the speakers with energertic bursts of cheering and clapping. “That is what I need from you. … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Wes Siler the Liar is a modern-day Snake Oil Salesman
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Wes Siler the Liar is a modern-day Snake Oil Salesman
The proposed incorporation of Navarre is dead on arrival – at least until 2027. Don’t let Snake Oil Salesman Wes Siler, a proven liar, try to convince you otherwise. When you see him coming, you need to hide your wallet!! Wes Siler, director of Preserve Navarre, a registered social welfare organization, has announced the organization … read more
SANTA ROSA SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS A SPACE FLORIDA ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SANTA ROSA SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS A SPACE FLORIDA ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Santa Rosa County dignitaries participated in the August 1 designation presentation at Kennedy Space Center: Pictured standing left to right are Space Florida Vice President of External Affairs Mike Miller, District 5 County Commissioner Colten Wright, Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Thorpe, School Board Chairwoman Linda Sanborn, Director … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Pitchfork Posse Can’t Fool Us with Fake Profiles
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Pitchfork Posse Can’t Fool Us with Fake Profiles
Fake Facebook accounts are bountiful this election season with supporters of Wannabe Commissioners Bobby Burkett and Jerry Couey posing as members of the opposite gender in an effort to disguise their true identities. “I’ve seen a disturbing trend of fake Facebook accounts rabidly supporting Jerry Couey and the candidates his friends support,” said Florida House … read more
