OPINION: Candidates with violent criminal records should own up to it
OPINION: Candidates with violent criminal records should own up to it
I, Romi White, wrote a July 20 editorial, stating Santa Rosans should neither support nor vote for Kerry Smith, a candidate for District 2 County Commissioner, because he his violent pattern of behavior, including but not limited to: being adjudicated guilty of a battery charge (received 6 months’ probation); being issued a Domestic Violence injunction … read more
Chicken Wing Off Returns to Navarre Park November 5
Chicken Wing Off Returns to Navarre Park November 5
The Starfish Project is excited to host its 4th Annual Wing-Cook Off Fundraiser, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, November 5 at Navarre Park. The fundraiser to benefit the non-profit organization will feature live music, a kids’ zone and, of course, delicious wings. Will Shark Bite win again? The local … read more
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shredding Reputations
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Shredding Reputations
Mr. Peavey was hired by the 2020 Holley Navarre Water System (HNWS) Board. Criminal history checks going back 20 years were conducted by a reputable HR firm which came back clear. Anyone not serving at that time was not privy to the lengthy hiring or decision-making process. Professional organizations don’t react to social media posts … read more
Holley-Navarre Water System CEO Terminated
Holley-Navarre Water System CEO Terminated
Holley Navarre Water System, Inc.’s Board of Directors met in an August 3, 2022 Special Session to hear the report of an independent, third-party investigator hired to follow up on reports concerning previous legal matters involving its Chief Executive Officer, Dallas Monroe Peavey, Jr. Although the board issued a July 29 statement of support for … read more
Pace Man Booked for DUI Crash on Interstate
Pace Man Booked for DUI Crash on Interstate
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Adam Saylor, 32, of Pace was traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 18 around 4:44 p.m., when, per multiple witnesses, his SUV had a blow out while traveling around 90 mph. Witnesses report the vehicle then attempted change from the left lane to the center lane and … read more
Garde Manger Showcases Food Created by PSC Culinary Program
Garde Manger Showcases Food Created by PSC Culinary Program
April Tillman has been a Pensacola State College Culinary Program student for three years. She’s received scholarships since her second semester. If she didn’t, Tillman admits she probably wouldn’t still be a student. Tillman was one the talented PSC students who prepared scrumptious and elegantly-presented small dishes for friends and supporters of the College at … read more
Leaders Host Inaugural District 2 Town Hall on Hot Topics
Leaders Host Inaugural District 2 Town Hall on Hot Topics
Three elected officials last night co-hosted the first-ever District 2 Town Hall meeting between state and local leaders, following recently approved post-Census redistricting, which extended Florida House District Two’s boundaries into Tiger Point, Midway and Navarre. Previously the District 2 boundary stopped in the Oriole Beach area. The redistricting was approved during the 2022 legislative … read more
OPINION: Does a Violent Criminal Record Matter for Commission Candidates?
OPINION: Does a Violent Criminal Record Matter for Commission Candidates?
Mugshots from Polk County, Florida When reviewing June campaign reports, I was surprised to see Sophie Rudman, wife of Florida House District 3 Candidate Joel Rudman, gave $1,000 to Kerry Smith, who is seeking the Santa Rosa County District 2 commission seat. It made me wonder whether or not the Rudmans and other Santa Rosa … read more
Federal Indictment in Pensacola Shooting Case
Federal Indictment in Pensacola Shooting Case
Quinton L. Pete, 33, of Ocala, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with attempted Hobbs Act robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The indictment was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Pete was arrested on this case … read more
Holley Family “Totally Devastated” after Bear Kills Beloved Pet Dog
Holley Family “Totally Devastated” after Bear Kills Beloved Pet Dog
Rusty Wildman with the blood-soaked shirt he was wearing during the attack on his famiy’s pet. Photos courtesy Shawn Barlow Wildman. The Wildman Family of Holley is mourning their beloved teacup chihuahua after a Florida Black Bear attacked and killed it yesterday evening. “We are totally devasted,” said Shawn Wildman, who said her husband, Rusty, … read more
