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Smith considers defamation suit against builder Henry

October 30, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith is expected to file a defamation lawsuit against local builder Edwin Henry after learning Henry bankrolled a campaign mailer in 2022 claiming Smith had been convicted of domestic violence “several” times.

“Yes, I want to go after him,” Smith told Navarre Press on Thursday, Oct. 19. “I know Edwin Henry; he knows me. He knew this wasn’t true.”

Butterflies move into their new home at the Panhandle Butterfly House

October 28, 2023
The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center celebrated the grand opening of its new butterfly vivarium Saturday during its Third Annual Monarch Madness event.

County adds noncompliance penalties to Lifeguard Ambulance pact

October 27, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Commission last week voted to change how it tracks Lifeguard Ambulance Service’s contract compliance, going back to a time-on-scene metric but adding fines of up to $20,000 for months that fall below 85 percent compliance.

The Hershey Creamery Company Distribution Center breaks ground in Santa Rosa County

October 26, 2023
Santa Rosa County officials joined executives from Hershey’s Ice Cream on Oct. 24 to break ground on the company’s planned 30,000-square-foot distribution center located at the new Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10, just south of the interstate.

Legislators hear residents’ concerns

October 25, 2023
Florida Sen. Doug Broxson and Reps. Alex Andrade and Joel Rudman met with Santa Rosa County residents Tuesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre to preview key bills and hear public concerns before the 2024 legislative session.

Milton Special Olympian swimmers shine

October 24, 2023
It was a successful first year for the Special Olympics swim program in Santa Rosa County.

Two athletes, Jezrell Dofita, and Alaina Moraino both placed at the state meet.

School district employee health insurance plan for 2024 still undecided

October 24, 2023
After a nearly seven-hour meeting Oct. 12, the Santa Rosa County School Board is still waiting to approve the health insurance program for district employees. The current plan expires Dec. 31.

Vance may be forced to vacate Milton council seat

October 20, 2023
Milton City Councilman Jason Vance has announced that he expects to move outside the city’s limits by Oct. 30, which would disqualify him from serving on the city council.

Debate on ‘local historic resource’ designation to continue

October 17, 2023
Milton Councilwoman Roxanne Meiss is asking the council to consider – again – revising the city’s Unified Development Code to allow property owners to apply for a “local historic resource” designation. The council’s agenda workshop meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.

Legends and Lore Tour returns to Bagdad Cemetery

October 17, 2023
Meet prominent residents from Bagdad’s past and learn their stories during the Bagdad Cemetery Association’s free Legends and Lore Tour. The event was suspended because of COVID, but volunteers have revived the educational two-hour presentation, which takes place between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday at the cemetery, 6800 Pooley Street in Bagdad.
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