For God’s Sake
March 26, 2025
I was hired for my first ministry position by a pastor with 40 years of experience. “You don’t serve people,” he sagely said to me, “you serve God, and people are served in the process.” He advised against living in a parsonage and instead purchasing a home to build equity. “You will never get rich in ministry,” he counseled, “but God will provide for your needs.” Now, nearing his years of experience, I can attest to the wisdom of his counsel. Nonetheless, there was a financial situation in that ministry that had me scratching my head in amusement.
Taskforce off to good start
March 26, 2025
We attended the March 21 meeting of the Land Development Taskforce and were pleasantly surprised by what we heard and saw.
Back in February, we put the county commissioners on blast for selecting a “builder heavy” taskforce. They listened and backed off on some of the choices they made in favor of a more balanced approach. But we were still left with three builders in the end.
Hall Road at the bridge over Juniper Creek closed for bridge repairs
March 26, 2025
Beginning Thursday, March 27, Hall Road in the Berrydale area will be closed at the bridge over Juniper Creek to allow for bridge repairs. Work will be done during daytime hours. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by April 10.
Elevate Florida Info Webinar
March 24, 2025
Join the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a virtual informative session on Tuesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Central Time) or 4 – 5 p.m. (Central Time) on the Elevate Florida program, a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods.
Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals
March 20, 2025
My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My […]
Person of interest in March 6 death found dead in Louisiana
March 20, 2025
Johnny Drew Mobley, the person of interest in the suspicious death of Michael Glenn Davis, was found dead in West Monroe, Louisiana March 15.
For God’s Sake
March 19, 2025
If you have ever watched the myriad TV shows about antiques, you know that haylofts in unused barns can yield some surprising treasures. Someone in the past places a valuable, unused item in a place that is secure from the elements and out of the way, then forgets it is there. My father-in-law in Indiana had just such a barn.
Journalism: Risky business
March 19, 2025
In the latest issue of Editor & Publisher Magazine, they tackle the issue of Freedom of the Press and some of the perils that come with it. Leonard Woolsey, a respected publisher of the Daily News in Galveston, Texas, and the 2025 president of Southern Newspapers, had a lot to say about the perils of reporting the truth. The following is a portion of what was published in the February 2025 issue, with Gretchen A. Peck reporting.
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court improves Tourist Development tax online filing system
March 19, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court is implementing a new and improved Tourist Development Tax online filing system effective April 1, 2025 that is designed to enhance user experience and streamline the tax filing process for our customers.
Santa Rosa Veterans Service partners with Florida Veteran Support Line for Smoothie King event
March 17, 2025
The Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) and the Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office are proud to announce a partnership with local, veteran-owned, Smoothie King to offer veterans a chance to learn more about local resources and get answers to questions about general benefits and compensation. The event will be held at Smoothie King, 4952 Hwy 90, in Pace on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.