OPINION: Preserve Navarre Offers Incessant Arguments, Not Many Answers
OPINION: Preserve Navarre Offers Incessant Arguments, Not Many Answers
Recently we started an interactive Facebook live show to discuss opinions and questions about local hot topics, airing from 7-8 a.m. each Friday. We invited Preserve Navarre, a local political action committee, onto the October 8 show to discuss their effort to incorporate Navarre. Nancy Forester represented the group and was delightfully pleasant and respectful. … read more
Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS Announce Additional License Suspensions of “Insurrectionists”
Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS Announce Additional License Suspensions of “Insurrectionists”
Florida Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Licensing announced October 19 the suspension of six additional licenses held by individuals involved in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. This is on top of the 22 license suspensions announced in July by the Commissioner and … read more
What Tax Increase Could Homeowners Expect if Navarre Incorporates?
What Tax Increase Could Homeowners Expect if Navarre Incorporates?
Conversations on social media have heated up between area residents and members of Preserve Navarre, a political action committee which aims to create a city government by getting a referendum on the November 2022 ballot. Many questions about the issue remain unanswered, and that seems to be causing some friction – not only between those … read more
Kevin Brown Endorsed by Florida Senator Doug Broxson
Kevin Brown Endorsed by Florida Senator Doug Broxson
Kevin Brown today announced the endorsement of Sen. Doug Broxson, who represents the First Senate District encompassing Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and a portion of Okaloosa County. Kevin was the campaign manager and senior staff official for Broxson in both the State Senate and State House. “Kevin Brown has proven himself not only within … read more
DeSantis Announces $2.8M for Northwest Florida State College
DeSantis Announces $2.8M for Northwest Florida State College
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday in Niceville announced more than $2.8 million is being awarded to Northwest Florida State College through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to fund a new diesel mechanic technician training program. Diesel mechanics are in-demand both nationally and in Florida. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the … read more
Census Likely to Shift Holley into District Two
Census Likely to Shift Holley into District Two
A map of current district boundaries shows District 2 in pink and District 4 in green. The black arrow points to the Holley community, located just north of Navarre. The 2020 Census data revealed Navarre’s population has grown to more than 40,000 residents, triggering redistricting in order for each of the county’s five districts to … read more
Board Supports Calkins’ Plan to Address Storm Water Problems and Reduce Flood Insurance Premiums
Board Supports Calkins’ Plan to Address Storm Water Problems and Reduce Flood Insurance Premiums
Santa Rosa District 3 Commissioner James Calkins on Tuesday proposed a plan to incorporate more citizen participation in a Flood Mitigation Task Force, identify funding for storm water projects and reduce flood insurance premium costs. The board unanimously supported his idea. Calkins went on to say the county needs to develop a master storm water … read more
Enjoy a Spooktacular Beach-O-Ween on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy a Spooktacular Beach-O-Ween on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Load up your kids, friends and family and head to Pensacola Beach on Friday, Oct. 22, to enjoy a SPOOKtacular Beach-O-Ween celebration along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. The 3rd annual Beach-O-Ween takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on the boardwalk and is jointly sponsored by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Visit Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Chamber of … read more
Kevin Brown Prefiles for Escambia County District 2 Race
Kevin Brown Prefiles for Escambia County District 2 Race
Kevin Brown today announced his candidacy for the Escambia County Commission in District 2. The former Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Doug Broxson pledges that his campaign will center on conservative values, community experience, and a strong commitment to Escambia County. “I’m running for County Commissioner because I believe in Escambia County, and I know … read more
County Public Works Director Resigns Amidst Drainage Problems
County Public Works Director Resigns Amidst Drainage Problems
Jack Russell, president of Spanish Trace Estates Homeowners Association, used a shovel to clean out overgrown storm water drainage ditches to alleviate flooding last week in his subdivision. Photo by Romi White. After recent widespread flooding problems and a failure to apply for critical state road funding earlier this year, it came as no surprise … read more
