Voters to Decide to on Doubling Sales Tax, Implementing Impact Fees
Voters to Decide to on Doubling Sales Tax, Implementing Impact Fees
Voters on Nov. 5 will decide whether or not to replace Santa Rosa County Commission’s existing half-cent local option sales tax with a full-cent surtax. If approved, the measure will also trigger implementation of impact fees, which commissioners approved in April. The existing half-cent local option sales tax (LOST) was initially approved by voters in … read more
Navarre Man Booked for DUI after Crashing into Three Vehicles on Navarre Beach Bridge
Navarre Man Booked for DUI after Crashing into Three Vehicles on Navarre Beach Bridge
Paul Dewayne Brown, 44, of the 2400 block of Amberjack Court in Navarre, was booked yesterday into Santa Rosa County Jail on charges stemming from a September 1 multi-vehicle crash on Navarre Beach Bridge. Brown is facing two first-degree misdemeanor charges: DUI with damage to property or person of another and reckless driving with damage … read more
Attorney files Motion to Dismiss in Stand Your Ground Case involving Disabled Iraqi Combat Veteran
Attorney files Motion to Dismiss in Stand Your Ground Case involving Disabled Iraqi Combat Veteran
Navarre attorney Keith Kilpatrick on August 12 filed a motion to dismiss a case against his client, Josh Huston, a 100% disabled Iraqi combat veteran charged with attempted second-degree murder after shooting an ex-convict who had trespassed and was allegedly breaking into a recreational vehicle around 2 a.m., Nov. 7, 2022. Kilpatrick asserts Florida’s Stand-Your-Ground … read more
Beaches to Woodlands Unleashes a Medley of Fall Festivities
Beaches to Woodlands Unleashes a Medley of Fall Festivities
Santa Rosa County’s Beaches to Woodlands Tour is underway now through Nov. 2. Here’s the full schedule of activities to enjoy… BEACHES TO WOODLANDS 2024 SCHEDULE Adventures Unlimited Fall Foliage Zipline Tours Sept. – Nov. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton, FL Fall is a great time to enjoy the many natural attractions at Adventures Unlimited … read more
Mayor Seeks Opinion on Preferential-Rate Loans and GoFundMe Donations for Legal Fight
Mayor Seeks Opinion on Preferential-Rate Loans and GoFundMe Donations for Legal Fight
The Florida Commission on Ethics (FLCOE) during its September 13 meeting will consider an advisory opinion on whether or not Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay can ethically accept a preferential-rate loan and/or donations via the GoFundMe platform to assist with attorney fees, stemming from a lawsuit filed against her by the City. The City of Milton … read more
Women in Science Conference September 17
Women in Science Conference September 17
The Emerald Coast Science Center’s Eighth Annual Women in Science Conference is coming up on September 17, 2024, at The Place on Beal in Fort Walton Beach. Pursuing a degree and an occupation in STEM career fields can open countless doors for a lifetime. At the Women in Science Conference, our goal is to inspire … read more
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
