Where do I vote?
August 9, 2024
Where voters cast their ballot on election day is decided by the address on their voter registration. Voters must go to their registered voting precinct to cast their ballot on election day. If you are unsure of your voting precinct, go to votesantarosa.com/Where-Do-I-Vote. Type your street name into the search box slowly, then select it from the list provided. Here is a list of voting precinct locations for Santa Rosa County:
Q&A Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 4
August 9, 2024
Angie Straughn has lived in Santa Rosa County for 33 years. She is a consultant and project manager with Registry Partners Inc. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. Are there additional safety measures you are in support of if you’re elected? A: Ensuring a sufficient number of trained school resource […]
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces historic partnership to increase Florida-grown beef, eggs, dairy provided to Florida food banks
August 9, 2024
On Thursday, Aug. 8, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a historic partnership between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Feeding Florida to increase the amount of fresh, protein-rich, Florida products provided to food banks across the state.
Q&A Meet the candidates for 2024 School Board District 2
August 8, 2024
Mariya Calkins has been a Santa Rosa County resident for 14 years and is the founder and vice-chairwoman of the Moms for Liberty Chapter in Santa Rosa County. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. Are there additional safety measures you are in support of if you’re elected? A: School safety […]
Q&A Meet the candidates for 2024 Superintendent of Schools
August 8, 2024
Karen Barber (Republican) the current superintendent has been an educator for 38 years, including 27 years in Santa Rosa County. She has experience at the pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, and college level. Q: School safety is always a hot button issue for parents. What additional safety measures will you implement if you’re elected? […]
Here’s a look at various elected officials’ salaries
August 8, 2024
In Okaloosa County, the ballot for the Aug. 20 primary election includes races for county sheriff, the District 1, District 3 and District 5 County Commissioner seats, and the District 2 School Board seat.
Sam Parker appointed to the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
August 8, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker, who serves as chairman and represents District 1, has been appointed to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors as an at-large director for 2024-25.
Jay Library open for curbside pickup
August 7, 2024
Beginning Monday, August 12, the Jay Library will be open for curbside service during regular business hours. Patrons can place holds for items online in their library account and be notified when items are ready for pick up.
Q&A Meet the candidates for 2024 Supervisor of Elections
August 7, 2024
Cindy Hall (Republican) moved to Pea Ridge in 2005. She is a clinical laboratory scientist, and previously spent 20 years as a sales account executive for a Fortune 100 Company. Q: Election integrity is a hot-button issue. If elected, how would you ensure fair and secure elections in Santa Rosa County? A: The supervisor of […]
Q&A Meet the candidates for 2024 Clerk of Court
August 7, 2024
Jason English (Republican) is a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County. He currently serves as the chief deputy of the clerk of court. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney and has 18 years experience in the justice system. Q: It’s estimated that Florida’s clerks of court and comptrollers have nearly 1,000 statutory responsibilities. How […]