Local Makers Wanted for August 17 Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Local Makers Wanted for August 17 Market at Navarre Beach Pier
Join Windjammers on the Pier for their Navarre Beach Farmers & Makers Market, taking place from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, August 17. This fun-filled island market will feature artisans and vendors, plus a festive atmosphere with live music! This completely free event is open to the public. Local duet Blue Levee will be on the Beach … read more
Commissioner Sam Parker Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
Commissioner Sam Parker Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker, Chairman and District 1, has been appointed to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors as an at-large director for 2024-25. This appointment recognizes Commissioner Sam Parker’s commitment to public service and his leadership role in the community as valuable assets to the FAC and the … read more
Thousands of Santa Rosans vote by mail or early voting
Thousands of Santa Rosans vote by mail or early voting
Santa Rosa County has more than 138,000 eligible voters, and so far several thousand have already cast a vote in the August 20 primary election. Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane’s official website provides a daily update and shows that 2,589 so far have voted by mail. Yesteday was the first day of early voting, and … read more
Congressmen Gaetz & Biggs: Vote early!
Congressmen Gaetz & Biggs: Vote early!
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz today co-hosted an Early Voting Rally with Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs at the Prost Office Brewery in historic downtown Milton. “I really need you to early vote,” Gaetz told the standing-room-only crowd, which repeatedly interupted the speakers with energertic bursts of cheering and clapping. “That is what I need from you. … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Wes Siler the Liar is a modern-day Snake Oil Salesman
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Wes Siler the Liar is a modern-day Snake Oil Salesman
The proposed incorporation of Navarre is dead on arrival – at least until 2027. Don’t let Snake Oil Salesman Wes Siler, a proven liar, try to convince you otherwise. When you see him coming, you need to hide your wallet!! Wes Siler, director of Preserve Navarre, a registered social welfare organization, has announced the organization … read more
SANTA ROSA SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS A SPACE FLORIDA ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SANTA ROSA SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS A SPACE FLORIDA ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Santa Rosa County dignitaries participated in the August 1 designation presentation at Kennedy Space Center: Pictured standing left to right are Space Florida Vice President of External Affairs Mike Miller, District 5 County Commissioner Colten Wright, Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mike Thorpe, School Board Chairwoman Linda Sanborn, Director … read more
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Pitchfork Posse Can’t Fool Us with Fake Profiles
SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Pitchfork Posse Can’t Fool Us with Fake Profiles
Fake Facebook accounts are bountiful this election season with supporters of Wannabe Commissioners Bobby Burkett and Jerry Couey posing as members of the opposite gender in an effort to disguise their true identities. “I’ve seen a disturbing trend of fake Facebook accounts rabidly supporting Jerry Couey and the candidates his friends support,” said Florida House … read more
Judge Shoots Down Gun Store Owner’s Request to Dismiss Lawsuit
Judge Shoots Down Gun Store Owner’s Request to Dismiss Lawsuit
First Judicial Circuit Judge J. Scott Duncan has denied a lawsuit dismissal request by Chris D. Smith, owner of Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoors in Milton, who is being sued for using Sam Parker’s likeness without consent in sales promotions. Judge Duncan, in his June 25 ruling, noted Florida law prohibits a person from using … read more
More than $629,000 Recovered After County Vendor’s Email Compromised
More than $629,000 Recovered After County Vendor’s Email Compromised
In April of this year a vendor for Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners was the victim of a sophisticated business email compromise scam, which resulted in a large payment being diverted to a fraudulent account. Thus far recovery efforts have resulted in over $629,000 being returned to the county. The Milton Police Department … read more
Judge Orders City of Pensacola to Refund Millions of Illegal Franchise Fees
Judge Orders City of Pensacola to Refund Millions of Illegal Franchise Fees
Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Jan Shackelford entered an order mandating the City of Pensacola return to certain customers of the City’s natural gas utility amounts which were improperly charged as “franchise fees” to the customers since Aug. 6, 2011. The amounts which the City is currently obligated by Judge Shackelford’s order to return to … read more
