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
Navarre Press Publishes False Information About South Santa Rosa News Owner
Navarre Press Publishes False Information About South Santa Rosa News Owner
A story published Feb. 13, 2025 by Navarre Press contains false information about South Santa Rosa News Owner & Publisher Romi White. A correction has been requested. The story titled “Proxy problem: Lynchard files complaint with Water System board” states: “Candidates for board seats reported a proxy circulating that did not come from (Holley-Navarre Water … read more
Eglin Closes Popular Route Used by Locals
Eglin Closes Popular Route Used by Locals
Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area A portion of Range Road 213 is now considered a Closed Area of the Eglin Test and Training Range. This means RR 213 between Range Road 747 to Range Road 257, also known as Ranger Camp Road, is now deemed FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY and closed to all … read more
New Florida Legislation Aims to Tackle Rising Property Insurance Costs, Improve Claims Process, and Increase Rate Transparency
New Florida Legislation Aims to Tackle Rising Property Insurance Costs, Improve Claims Process, and Increase Rate Transparency
Legislation to hold down property insurance costs has been introduced by Senator Don Gaetz (R-Crestview) and Representative Alex Andrade (R-Pensacola). “Floridians pay far more for property insurance than anyone anywhere else in the nation,” the two legislators said. “Admittedly, Florida is a high-risk market, but we believe there are steps the Legislature can take to … read more
