Another Santa Rosa School Earns Purple Star Distinction
Another Santa Rosa School Earns Purple Star Distinction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that an additional 73 Florida schools have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction due to their extensive support for military families, including Wallace Lake K-8 School, which opened this school year. Last year Holley-Navarre Middle School made the list. There are now nearly 200 schools throughout the state … read more
Santa Rosa Commissioner Ambushes Democratic Event
Santa Rosa Commissioner Ambushes Democratic Event
Santa Rosa County District 3 Commissioner James Calkins upset attendees during today’s “Take Back Florida Tour” stop, which was hosted by Santa Rosa County Democrats. Calkins paraded past a bank of windows at Tiger Point Community Center, carrying a Trump flag while skateboarding. “I cannot believe he did it,” said one attendee, who preferred to … read more
New Leader Announced for Protect Navarre
New Leader Announced for Protect Navarre
During the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation’s October 23 hearing in Santa Rosa County, Navarre resident Debbie Gunnoe expressed concerns over the additional fees and taxes incorporation would create. Photo by Romi White. Preserve Navarre failed to get a local bill approved during the Oct. 23 Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation hearing; therefore, a binding vote on … read more
New High School Building Projects Unveiled
New High School Building Projects Unveiled
Santa Rosa County District Schools is excited to announce its comprehensive building projects, including the construction of the brand-new Southend High School, set to open its doors to students in August 2026. Furthermore, plans for a high school in the north portion of the county are in the pipeline, although no zoning discussions have been … read more
Santa Rosans Celebrate Gaetz Victory with U.S. Speaker of the House Replacement
Santa Rosans Celebrate Gaetz Victory with U.S. Speaker of the House Replacement
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz attracted worldwide attention for his bold move to replace Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, and more than 500 of Gaetz’s constituents showed up Monday to help celebrate the Oct. 25 election of Rep. Mike Johnson as new speaker. “Gaetz fought the DC establishment and won,” said Florida House District 2 … read more
State Road 87 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Santa Rosa County
State Road 87 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Santa Rosa County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work on a $3.1 million project to mill and resurface State Road (S.R. 87), from Hickory Hammock Road (County Road 184) to Technology Avenue in Milton. Additional improvements for the 1.6-mile segment of S.R. 87 will include: Turn lane and radius widening at Hickory Hammock Road. Drainage upgrades. New … read more
Milton Man Jailed after Deadly Crash on Munson Highway
Milton Man Jailed after Deadly Crash on Munson Highway
Christopher Shane Ammons, 49, of Milton, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail at 1:45 p.m., October 28 on a DUI manslaughter charge, per the Florida Highway Patrol. Per FHP, Ammons was driving a pickup truck north on Munson Highway, turning left into a private business, just north of Lawler Lane when a sedan passed … read more
Legislators Approve Local Bill for Perdido Incorporation Vote in 2024
Legislators Approve Local Bill for Perdido Incorporation Vote in 2024
Members of Protect Navarre, which opposes incorporation, attended Tuesday night’s legislative delegation hearing at St. Sylvester’s Church in Navarre and held up “No Inc” signs when Navarre resident Debbie Gunnoe spoke out against a current incorporation effort. No local bill related to the incorporation of Navarre was passed during that hearing. Legislators from Northwest Florida … read more
OPINION: Commission Trio Made Good Decision on Navarre Beach RV Resort
OPINION: Commission Trio Made Good Decision on Navarre Beach RV Resort
Yesterday was a marathon day for Santa Rosa County Commissioners, who started off with public forum at 8:30 a.m. and ended after 10 p.m., following a rezoning meeting in which the board approved an RV Resort on Navarre Beach, which will be near the expected landing of the future new Navarre Beach Bridge. During the … read more
Representative Rudman Called out for Pushing “Obamacare”
Representative Rudman Called out for Pushing “Obamacare”
Florida House District 3 Representative Joel Rudman has been under fire from Panhandle Conservatives after wearing dark fingernail polish to an official House committee meeting. Submitted photo. Around 20 people signed up to speak during Tuesday night’s Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation hearing, which was hosted by Florida Senator Doug Broxson and Florida Representatives Alex Andrade … read more
