BREAKING NEWS

  • Parker Proposes Property Tax Cut

      Santa Rosa County property owners could see their first millage rate reduction in more than a decade after Commission Chairman Sam Parker during today’s budget planning workshop proposed a reduction. “I’d like to have a priority of millage rate reduction,” Parker said. noting he still wants public safety, infrastrures and workforce retention and development … read more

  • Largest American Flag in Florida project moves forward with addition of sponsorships, new location

    Santa Rosa County Vice Chairman James Calkins on March 14 made a successful revised motion and moved without objection to accept a $291,000 bid to construct the largest flag in the State of Florida. However, after discussion, he will seek input on the project’s location through the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. The TDC … read more

  • Teachers Union “Forced” to Settle for Lower Salary to Save State Pay Raise Money

    Santa Rosa County District Schools successfully ran out the clock on teacher salary negotiations, requesting the appointment of a special magistrate to help settle salary negotiations instead of agreeing to send the matter directly to the school board. That move pushed the teachers’ union to settle at a salary increase below what other employee groups … read more