Traffic authority to present plan addressing Hwy. 98 soon
      A long-term solution for our drainage problems in key areas of South Santa Rosa County has begun. The commission has authorized and funded consultants for projects as follows:
More ...

Political Cartoon
Read the Story...


Homesteads will save on House plan
      Over the last several years, escalating property taxes have far outpaced Floridian' ability to pay. Between Fiscal Year 2000- 2001 and 2006-2007, total property tax levies increased by 99 percent. By comparison, personal income has increased by 44 percent and population plus inflation has grown 31 ...
More ...

On the Spot:
What do you think about the ongoing nuclear standoff with Iran?
By Franklin Hayes
     "I think we're going to have continued difficulty with Iran. It seems the UN has been indifferent but at the same time, I don't know what the US can do about it because we are stretched thin. Nuclear proliferation is a huge problem." -Teresa Sanquist Pensacola
More ...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
County open to all bids
      I read with interest the story on the Midway Fire Department in your Feb. 22 edition. I feel some clarification is warranted in regards to quotes attributed to Midway Fire Chief Demeter. He was quoted as saying, "'County Commissioner John Broxson said it would be a real test to see if you could tak...
More ...