WAKE-UP CALL FOR PANHANDLE REPUBLICANS: Democratic Turnout 50%+ More than GOP in April 1 Special Election
WAKE-UP CALL FOR PANHANDLE REPUBLICANS: Democratic Turnout 50%+ More than GOP in April 1 Special Election
Are local Republicans asleep or otherwise unaware that a crucial Congressional seat is up for grabs? Despite Northwest Florida being a GOP stronghold, voting results so far in the April 1 special election show that, per party, Democratic voters have been outvoting Republicans by an average of more than 50% across Florida’s 1st Congressional District. … read more
OPINION: Governor DeSantis Tries to Appoint Bigots and Misogynists to UWF/PSC Boards
OPINION: Governor DeSantis Tries to Appoint Bigots and Misogynists to UWF/PSC Boards
Rudman has been attacking Conservative leaders and alienated himself from genuine Republicans by working with Democrats to attempt to expand in Medicaid to childless adults in Florida. Rudman also tried, unsuccessfully, to promote the incorporation of Navarre, which residents rejected, citing the higher taxes and more government regulation it would have created. Who shares the … read more
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court Jason English Improves Tourist Development Tax Online Filing System
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court Jason English Improves Tourist Development Tax Online Filing System
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court Jason English is implementing a new and improved Tourist Development Tax online filing system effective April 1, 2025 that is designed to enhance user experience and streamline the tax filing process for our customers. In preparation to go live with the new system, the current Excise tax system will … read more
Early Voting Starts March 22 for April 1 Special Election
Early Voting Starts March 22 for April 1 Special Election
Two races will be on the April 1 ballot: U.S. House District 1 special election and the Florida House District 3 primary. Jimmy Patronis won the CD-01 Republican primary back on Jan. 28, and on the April 1 ballot he’ll face off against Democrat Gay Valimont and several write-in candidates: Richard Paul Dembinsky, Stanley Gray, … read more
New Chapter Begins for Holley Auction House – Miss Donna Semi-Retires
New Chapter Begins for Holley Auction House – Miss Donna Semi-Retires
Donna Sue Harvell, owner of Miss Donna’s Southern Belle Auctions, has been a pillar of the community for decades, but following the passing of her beloved husband, Scoot, she recently sold her auction house in order to spend more time with family. Stripes Pub & Grill owner Rob Reyes, bought the building and is converting … read more
Milton Mayor Court Hearing Set for Wednesday
Milton Mayor Court Hearing Set for Wednesday
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay has a 1 p.m. hearing tomorrow before First Judicial Circuit Judge J. Scott Duncan related to her continued non-compliance with turning over requested public records. Lindsay on Jan. 31 was ordered by the Court to release records determined to be public. Although five City Council members voted to withdraw the City’s … read more
Windjammers on the Pier Prepares for Saturday’s Mardi Gras Parade
Windjammers on the Pier Prepares for Saturday’s Mardi Gras Parade
There’s less than 24 hours until the largest annual event on Navarre Beach. The 2025 Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade kicks off at 1 p.m. tomorrow. The parade will start rolling at 1 p.m., entering Gulf Boulevard at Indiana Street, proceeding eastward, ending at Navarre Beach Marine Park. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office often closes … read more
Hearing Set for Feb. 27 in Lawsuit Against Holley-Navarre Water System
Hearing Set for Feb. 27 in Lawsuit Against Holley-Navarre Water System
First Judicial Circuit Judge J. Scott Duncan on Feb. 27 will hear arguments between Plaintiff Romi White and Defendant Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS). White, a member in good standing of the utility, filed the lawsuit after five HNWS board members, during a specially called Feb. 10 meeting, voted to “hold and not count” certain proxies … read more
Injunction Denied Against Holley-Navarre Water System
Injunction Denied Against Holley-Navarre Water System
Feb. 19 UPDATE: After submitting a supplemental affidavit, satisfying legal requirements, a hearing on whether or not certain votes should be accepted and counted will be scheduled. It appears the hearing will take place in April. Last Friday I petitioned the First Judicial Circuit for a temporary injunction against Holley-Navarre Water System, asking the court … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Chaos Continues at Holley-Navarre Water System
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Chaos Continues at Holley-Navarre Water System
Our local water & sewer provider just can’t seem to overcome unnecessary bedlam, and that might explain why only a miniscule fraction of Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) members don’t even bother to vote in the utility’s annual elections. Last night, just after Pam Hardy, Daryl Lynchard and Carmen Reynolds were elected to the Holley-Navarre Water … read more
