Hey Santa Rosa County – we want better roads. We want a way to get some traffic off Highway 98. We want you to do something about flooding. We want our infrastructure to match our growth!

On Nov. 11 we will honor the brave men and women who answered a sacred call to duty for our country. It is a day to reflect on the courage, dedication and resilience of our military personnel. It is a small way to say, “thank you for your service” and we should add the words “and sacrifices.”

In 2020, in one of the most spirited presidential elections in the history of our country, approximately 66% of the population voted.

That was a record turnout, clearly one of the best turnouts ever, if not the best.

In just a few weeks, voters in Santa Rosa County will head to the ballot box to make important decisions that will impact our community for years to come.

Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell made sure to remind everyone he’s not going anywhere any time soon.

But March doesn’t feel that far away, does it?

There are games of Monopoly, filled with House-rules galore, that are less complicated than the issue of Navarre incorporation.

The city of Milton’s Oct. 8 work session and council meeting figures to be an interesting one.

Santa Rosa County has its very first Veterans’ Treatment Court for justice-involved Veterans and Judge Tony Giraud admitted three Veterans to his first court Sept. 11. He will admit 10 more Sept. 25.

Amendment 1 on the ballot in November will determine whether Florida school board races remain nonpartisan.

I am writing to underscore the critical importance of early childhood education and its profound impact on our community’s future. Early education is not merely a preparatory step, but a crucial foundation upon which our children’s futures are built. Research consistently shows that the first five years of a child’s life are the most formative, setting the stage for academic success, social skills and emotional well-being.