OPINION: Some Change is Not for the Better – Let’s Keep Mark Miller
OPINION: Some Change is Not for the Better – Let’s Keep Mark Miller
Century 21 Island View Realty Broker/Owner Mark Miller, president of Holley-Navarre Water System and Pirates on the Panhandle Many Navarre residents preferred our community’s previous branding as “Florida’s Best Kept Secret.” Now we’re labeled as “Florida’s Most Relaxing Place.” Those who’ve lived here more than a few years can recall the Panhandle Butterfly House, … read more
Hurlburt Crews Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
Hurlburt Crews Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz and Santa Rosa County Commission Vice Chairman James Calkins and his wife, Mariya, attended the presentation. Hurlburt AF photo. The sounds of gunfire woke U.S. Air Force Captain James Ryan on an early August morning in 2021. “There’s a problem, we have to go now,” his aircraft commander, U.S. Air Force … read more
OPINION: Someone Needs to Sue the Santa Rosa School Board for Censoring Speech
OPINION: Someone Needs to Sue the Santa Rosa School Board for Censoring Speech
While the Santa Rosa County District School Board could sensibly prohibit personal attacks not related to the board’s business, they could be, and should be, sued for stopping constituents for voicing opinions against district officials. The mother of a Santa Rosa School student, during Tuesday’s school board meeting, was expressing frustration against Terry Harmon, the … read more
New Year’s Day Plunge to Benefit Navarre’s Centennial Celebration
New Year’s Day Plunge to Benefit Navarre’s Centennial Celebration
Navarre will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2025, and 2024 Pier Plunge organizers aim to help raise money toward the Centennial Celebration without charging those brave enough to take the New Year’s Day plunge into the Gulf of Mexico. The pier plunge will take place Monday, January 1, 2024 at 12 noon. Popular local band … read more
Groundbreaking Dec. 8 for Project to End Effluent Discharge in Santa Rosa Sound
Groundbreaking Dec. 8 for Project to End Effluent Discharge in Santa Rosa Sound
Holley-Navarre Water System on December 8 will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1A of the Regional Reuse Beneficial Strategic Plan, which will eventually end the daily discharge of hundreds of thousands of gallons of treated effluent into Santa Rosa Sound. “The Board of Directors is very excited that we are finally going to be … read more
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
