A Truth Finder in Paradise – June 2023
A Truth Finder in Paradise – June 2023
For this month’s column we’re taking a deep dive into Santa Rosa County’s allocations for District 4 (Navarre) Parks & Recreation over the past four years, focusing on youth sports. A review of requested county data showed Capacity Improvements and Park Improvements for 2020-2023 in District 4 totaled $6,121,800, surpassing the other five districts by … read more
Tourism Survey Results Show More Shopping #1 Request
Tourism Survey Results Show More Shopping #1 Request
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office recently sought public input on how future capital funding dollars should be expended, and the most sought amenity is for a small boardwalk with open-air shops for local vendors and artists. The online survey ended June 1 and 1,695 people ranked 7 allowable options per Florida State Statutes, … read more
Boat Captain says Commissioner Smith was “Dishonest” when Removing Him from Advisory Role
Boat Captain says Commissioner Smith was “Dishonest” when Removing Him from Advisory Role
Captain Pasco Gibson, former chairman of the Santa Rosa County Marine Advisory Committee, spoke out during this morning’s Santa Rosa County Commission meeting, stating he did not resign from the position and was surprised District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith had removed him after more than 15 years on the unpaid, volunteer committee. Gibson said he … read more
County Pauses Approval for Additional Vendor Trucks on Navarre Beach
County Pauses Approval for Additional Vendor Trucks on Navarre Beach
There are existing truck/trailer vendors at both properties displayed in the graphic. The new requests seek to put additional truck/trailer vendors at the sites. Santa Rosa County has delayed approval of two applications for vendor trucks on Navarre Beach in order to review site plans. Both requests seek to add additional vendor trucks on parcels … read more
Trump Supporters Plan Local Road Rally on Wednesday
Trump Supporters Plan Local Road Rally on Wednesday
A Trump Road Rally Parade will take place Wednesday, June 14, which will be former U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s 77th birthday. The event is being organized by Locals for Trump and Santa Rosa County for President Trump, two local area grass roots organizations supporting Trump. Samuel T. Mullins, former chairman of the Santa Rosa … read more
Former Democratic Congressional Candidate Sentenced to One-Year Probation in Revenge Porn Case
Former Democratic Congressional Candidate Sentenced to One-Year Probation in Revenge Porn Case
Former Democratic Candidate Rebekah Jones, who suffered a landslide defeat in her 2022 bid against Congressman Matt Gaetz (R), today pled no contest in a cyberstalking/sexual cyberharassment case in which she was accused of posting “revenge porn” against a former lover whom she believes to be the father of her child. As part of her … read more
Commissioner Eddington Loses Cool During Board Meeting
Commissioner Eddington Loses Cool During Board Meeting
Environmental Activist Carmen Reynolds, pictured at the podium during today’s commission meeting, joined around a half dozen Democrats and a few other citizens who spoke out in favor of Democrats. ***WARNING: This article quotes Eddington verbatim and, therefore, includes an expletive*** Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington lost decorum during … read more
OPINION: Biased PNJ Ignores Local Republican Party Leader’s Statement in Hit Piece on Calkins
OPINION: Biased PNJ Ignores Local Republican Party Leader’s Statement in Hit Piece on Calkins
District 3 County Commissioner James Calkins is being praised by local Republican leaders for opposing the appointment of a Democrat to a Santa Rosa County advisory council. But Pensacola News Journal isn’t letting that get in the way of their biased reporting. In today’s hit piece on Calkins, who is known to be the most … read more
New Legislation Will Help Local Moms for Liberty More Quickly Remove Pornographic Material from Schools
New Legislation Will Help Local Moms for Liberty More Quickly Remove Pornographic Material from Schools
Mariya Calkins, founder of the Santa Rosa Chapter of Moms for Liberty, leads the group’s May 30 meeting at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Romi White. Around two dozen people packed the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce conference room Tuesday evening for Moms for Liberty’s Santa Rosa County Chapter’s monthly … read more
Starbucks Planned for Woodbine Road
Starbucks Planned for Woodbine Road
A Starbucks is planned for 5606 Woodbine Road near Five Points in Pace Matthews Development, LLC is constructing a facility that will be leased to Starbucks per documents filed with Santa Rosa County. The project is being developed on a nearly 1-acre parcel that is an outparcel of the original Stone Brook Plaza Expansion Plan, … read more
