Local Author Launches New Thriller Mystery Series
Local Author Launches New Thriller Mystery Series
Andi Lodge, a Santa Rosa County native with deep local roots, is an author known for writing captivating thriller mysteries set along the Gulf Coast. She was honored to be accepted as a member of Tropical Authors, a prestigious collective of writers, and next month her fourth book, Defending the Gulf Coast, will be released. … read more
State Auditor General Releases Operational Audit Report for City of Milton
State Auditor General Releases Operational Audit Report for City of Milton
STATE AUDIT FINDS NO FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: The City of Milton has received the final report from the State Auditor’s Office, marking the conclusion of the operational audit. The City released the following statement: “We are pleased to reiterate that no instances of fraud, waste, abuse, or illegal activity were identified. … read more
Navarre’s Beachside Bubble Waffle named Best Dessert on Emerald Coast
Navarre’s Beachside Bubble Waffle named Best Dessert on Emerald Coast
Navarre’s own Beachside Bubble Waffle was recently named Best Dessert on the Emerald Coast by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, and if you’ve never tried their warm, crispy bubble waffles paired with ice cream, you’re missing out on an award-winning treat! Lori Newell and Endre Stampf have owned and operated Beachside Bubble Waffle for two … read more
Holley Ministry Cares for Hungry & Needy
Holley Ministry Cares for Hungry & Needy
The ACTS Ministry at Holley Assembly of God has seen an increase in the number of persons they serve each month, rising from an average around 150 people to more than 200 last month. ACTS, which stands for Acts of Caring Through Service, has a food distribution site, including a warehouse, located on the campus … read more
Hewey Re-elected to School Board
Hewey Re-elected to School Board
Elizabeth Hewey beat challenger Oscar Locklin, retaining her School Board District 2 seat by a 52.25-47.75 margin during yesterday’s General Election. School board races, unlike the Superintendent’s race, are non-partisan; however, the Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee and Florida House District 3 Rep. Joel Rudman had endorsed Locklin, a registered Republican. Hewey, a Democrat, … read more
Local Option Sales Tax Vote Fails
Local Option Sales Tax Vote Fails
Santa Rosa County will have to wait until November 2026 to ask voters to support another half-cent Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST) after the effort to double the existing half-cent LOST to a full-cent LOST failed yesterday by a 54.33-45.67 margin. The current half-cent LOST doesn’t sunset until December 31, 2026, but the county was … read more
Don Gaetz Returns to State Senate in Landslide Victory
Don Gaetz Returns to State Senate in Landslide Victory
Last night Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) was elected to the State Senate in a landslide victory, earning over 64% of the vote. Gaetz released the following statement on his victory: “I want to thank you our volunteers, supporters, and donors for your tireless work on this campaign. And most importantly, thank you to the voters of … read more
City Asks Court for Sanctions Against Mayor
City Asks Court for Sanctions Against Mayor
The City of Milton on Monday requested sanctions against Mayor Heather Lindsay, asking the Court to award attorney’s fees, per Florida statutes, for its opposition to Lindsay’s Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings, filed Oct. 4. Per court documents, the City states Lindsay and/or her attorney knew or should have known the allegations in the … read more
Sponsors and Entrants Sought for Milton Christmas Parade 2024
Sponsors and Entrants Sought for Milton Christmas Parade 2024
Registration is open for the Milton Christmas Parade 2024 presented by Dan Stewart Law Firm. The parade is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 7. Cost is $80 per vehicle/float and $20 per additional vehicle/float. Motorcycle, ATV and golf cart cost is $20 each. Horse and rider cost is $15 each. A … read more
IN LOVING MEMORIAM: Christian Tolbert
IN LOVING MEMORIAM: Christian Tolbert
Christian Franklin Morgan Mills Tolbert, 23, of Holley-Navarre, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, following a vehicle accident. Christian was born in Ft. Walton Beach on January 8, 2001. He graduated from Navarre High School and attended Locklin Technical College electrical program in 2020. Christian enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. … read more
