OPINION: Santa Rosa County Deserves Better than a Steady Diet of New Taxes and Fees
OPINION: Santa Rosa County Deserves Better than a Steady Diet of New Taxes and Fees
Once again, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners seems to be reaching deeper into the wallets of its citizens. From increased fees to higher taxes, the pattern is becoming hard to ignore: whether the county needs it or not, the reflex of the BOCC is to raise costs for residents rather than look inward … read more
Holley-Navarre’s Authentic History Dates Back into the 1800s: Harvell Roots Run Deep
Holley-Navarre’s Authentic History Dates Back into the 1800s: Harvell Roots Run Deep
*This article is part of a series of historical stories aimed to tell the authenthic history of the Holley-Navarre Community. Some newcomers may not be aware that the community of Holley-Navarre dates back into the 1800s.. The goal of this series is to help share the stories and genealogy of Panhandle Pioneers, a local nonprofit … read more
School Vendor Employee Jailed for Indecent Exposure
School Vendor Employee Jailed for Indecent Exposure
Santa Rosa County District Schools was notified on the evening of September 3, 2025, of the arrest of Jordyn Miller, a contracted employee with Chartwells Food Services. Chartwells Food Services was immediately notified, and Miller was relieved of his duties. More details are expected later this morning. Santa Rosa Jail records show Miller, 30, of … read more
Highway 98: A Story of Failed Leadership
Highway 98: A Story of Failed Leadership
A recent proposal now out for public comment has brought into sharp focus what should already be obvious to anyone living, working, or serving along Florida’s Highway 98: this is not just a traffic problem. It is a 10-plus year story of failed leadership at the local, state, and federal levels—a cautionary tale about what … read more
1,300 Petition Against Leisure Street Community Access Road
1,300 Petition Against Leisure Street Community Access Road
With just a few days left before the public comment period ends for the Navarre Community Access Road project, several residents of Holley By The Sea showed up for Monday’s County Commission meeting to oppose Leisure Street as a western route for the planned but yet unfunded future thoroughfare. On the board’s agenda was a … read more
Affordable Housing “Significantly” Impacts Airmen
Affordable Housing “Significantly” Impacts Airmen
Airmen are living in the northern parts of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County, where housing is more affordable, worsening traffic on local roadways, per a presentation today to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners by 1st Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Patrick Dierig. Dierig outlined four priorities impacting mission readiness: the top concern … read more
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
The William and Frances Broxson family, who lived and worked on Boiling Creek on what is now Eglin Air Force Base property. Photo courtesy Broxson Family Collection. Representatives from the founding families of the area are planning a Nov. 1 reunion on Navarre Beach to celebrate their rich local heritage, which dates back to the … read more
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
Descendants of Local Pioneers Start Nonprofit and Plan Nov. 1 Reunion
The William and Frances Broxson family, who lived and worked on Boiling Creek on what is now Eglin Air Force Base property Representatives from the founding families of the area are planning a Nov. 1 reunion on Navarre Beach to celebrate their rich local heritage, which dates back to the 1800s. Wendy Harvell Lincoln, whose … read more
A Wake-Up Call for Santa Rosa County’s Future
A Wake-Up Call for Santa Rosa County’s Future
Yesterday’s decision by the Santa Rosa County Commission may feel like a win for those wary of growth—but it’s a loss for our future generations. By adding even more restrictive regulations, beyond what the Land Development Task Force recommended, the County Commission has made it significantly harder for middle-income families to find a place to … read more
Showdown Over High School Football Game Fireworks Prohibition
Showdown Over High School Football Game Fireworks Prohibition
Santa Rosa County District 4 School Board Member Charles Elliott spoke out during today’s board meeting, stating he was unaware the district’s administration had moved to stop a decades-long tradition of fireworks displays at Pace High football games, citing insurance liability. The decision also impacts Navarre High. The change came after fireworks were also being … read more
