James Calkins (Republican) has served as a Santa Rosa County commissioner for the last four years and is looking to keep his District 3 seat. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your campaign’s top priorities and why? A: My top priorities are to keep taxes low, stop illegal immigration in Santa Rosa […]
Rollar Ayers (Republican) is seeking political office for the first time. He has worked at Papa John’s for more than 15 years and does seasonal farm work. Q: Give us your elevator speech – what are your campaign’s top priorities and why? A: I am running because our county is growing too fast and we […]
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismissal times and much more. Here are some key dates, times and links to help your family get ready.
Hurlburt Field – Air Commandos throughout Air Force Special Operations Command said farewell to Mr. Donald Plater, AFSOC executive director, July 26, as he prepares to retire. Plater, a member of the Senior Executive Service, served more than five years with the command and possesses a combined 51 years of federal service.
Qualifying for Milton’s upcoming city council election will continue until Aug. 12, but the field of candidates is already beginning to take shape. Here’s a look at the candidates who have met the petition requirement: Ward 1, Seat 2: Tom Powers Ward 2, Seat 2: Roxanne Meiss (incumbent), Larry McKee Ward 3, Seat 2: Jeff […]
Vast plains within a mountain valley house, a simulated enemy complex and vehicles within the military range of Joint Base Elmendorf. Thousands of feet above them, an AC-130J crew from the 5th Special Operations Squadron struck targets with Hellfire and Griffin missiles, salvos of automatic 30 mm and 105mm munitions from the aircraft’s guns.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it will be sending personnel and supplies to assist in storm recovery efforts in Lafayette County following Hurricane Debby. The Disaster Response Team will leave Santa Rosa County today (Monday, Aug. 5) at 2 p.m.
There wasn’t a smile missing from someone’s face nor a dry eye in the room when Chris and Tammy Roberts strolled into their Immanuel Baptist Church Life Group Tuesday, July 30. This was the first time in nearly three years, Chris and Tammy haven’t had to worry about today being the last for Chris, who recently received a heart and kidney transplant at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Florida voters will get to decide in November on a change to the state’s abortion law, which currently prohibits abortion beyond six weeks of pregnancy.
