# featuredcommunity — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover featuredcommunity. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cover 8-20-26](https://srpressgazette.com/cover-8-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · SandpaperMarketingAdmin · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ ## [Corliss Waitman signs with 49ers](https://srpressgazette.com/corliss-waitman-signs-with-49ers/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Milton grad Corliss Waitman is now with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers signed him earlier this month and he’s the first left-footed punter the team has had since Joe Prokop in 1991. ## [Patronis, Valimont to meet for second time in November election](https://srpressgazette.com/patronis-valimont-to-meet-for-second-time-in-november-election/) _2026-08-20 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ With U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis taking 71 percent of the vote districtwide in the Aug. 18 Florida primary, the first-term congressman from Panama City will face off against Democratic challenger Gay Valimont in the November general election ## [Football Preview: Milton, Pace, Jay and Central set for kickoff!](https://srpressgazette.com/football-preview-miltonpace-jay-central-ready-for-kickoff/) _2026-08-20 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Week one of the high school football season is here and it’s time to play games that count. Milton gets things started tonight with a road game against Pensacola Catholic. Pace hosts Fairhope, Central welcomes in Graceville and Jay battles Baker on the road. ## [Donalds, Jolly win governor primaries, will face off in general election](https://navarrepress.com/donalds-jolly-win-governor-primaries-will-face-off-in-general-election/) _2026-08-19 · News Service of Florida · Navarre Press_ (By Gray Rohrer) U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fended off challenges from 10 other Republicans in Tuesday’s primary to carry his party’s nomination for governor into the general election. He’ll face former U.S. Rep. David Jolly, a former Republican who switched parties and easily defeated five other Democrats. ## [Santa Rosa County voters flip one seat in school board elections](https://navarrepress.com/santa-rosa-county-voters-flip-one-seat-in-school-board-elections/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ Santa Rosa County voters flipped one seat on the Santa Rosa County School Board during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, with the race over who will hold that seat moving to the November general election. ## [Sign dispute involving Santa Rosa commissioner ends without charges](https://srpressgazette.com/sign-dispute-involving-santa-rosa-commissioner-ends-without-charges/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith says that while he removed signs critical of him, he argued the signs were unmarked and sat on public land after a resident reported him to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office for theft. ## [Santa Rosa voters oust two incumbent commissioners](https://navarrepress.com/santa-rosa-voters-oust-two-incumbent-commissioners/) _2026-08-19 · Collin Bestor · Navarre Press_ Santa Rosa County voters ousted both sitting commissioners on the ballot during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, completing a turnover of four of the board’s five seats in four years. ## [Raider volleyball team shows a lot of heart in battle with Eagles](https://navarrepress.com/raider-volleyball-team-shows-a-lot-of-heart-in-battle-with-eagles/) _2026-08-19 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Sloane FitzHenry called her first home game as the head coach of the Navarre Raider volleyball team a ‘surreal experience.’ Sure, she wanted to win it, but she was proud of the way her team played in a hard-fought three-game loss to the Niceville Eagles on Tuesday night. ## [Uthmeier rewrites property tax cut ballot summary](https://navarrepress.com/uthmeier-rewrites-property-tax-cut-ballot-summary/) _2026-08-19 · News Service of Florida · Navarre Press_ (Article by Gray Rohrer) Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday released a redraft of the ballot summary of Amendment 3, the large property tax cut measure pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A Leon County judge last week ordered the ballot summary and title of the proposal to be rewritten, as the originals were misleading and filled with political rhetoric. The new version swaps out the florid… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cmwclaodlx1s) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Regional leaders discuss Highway 98 solutions at Hurlburt traffic roundtable](https://navarrepress.com/regional-leaders-discuss-highway-98-solutions-at-hurlburt-traffic-roundtable/) _2026-08-19 · USAF Public Affairs · Navarre Press_ Military leaders, elected representatives and transportation officials gathered for Air Force Special Operations Command’s traffic roundtable at the Freedom Tech Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Aug. 17. The roundtable served as a platform for key representatives to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce congestion along U.S. Highway 98. Attendees reviewed progress made since the first roundtable… ## [UPDATE: East Bay Boulevard partially closed for gas leak](https://navarrepress.com/east-bay-boulevard-partially-closed-for-gas-leak/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Navarre Press_ UPDATE: Part of East Bay Boulevard has reopened, giving residents access to their houses. Traffic will remain slow and drivers should use caution in the area. ORIGINAL: A gas leak has led to the closure of part of East Bay Boulevard in Navarre. The incident happened just prior to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, and remains unresolved. ## [Pensacola State volleyball team ranked in top 10](https://srpressgazette.com/pensacola-state-volleyball-team-ranked-in-top-10/) _2026-08-18 · Brian Lester · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Pensacola State’s volleyball team enters the 2026 season ranked No. 8 in NJCAA Division II. ## [FWC Pensacola Lionfish Invitational Tournament set for September](https://navarrepress.com/fwc-pensacola-lionfish-invitational-tournament-set-for-september/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Navarre Press_ The 1st Annual FWC Pensacola Lionfish Invitational Tournament and Festival is coming to Plaza de Luna, Palafox Pier in Pensacola, Florida, Sept. 24 to 27. Whether you’re competing in the tournament or just joining the festival fun, FWC encourages people bring the family to learn about lionfish, taste this invasive species, enjoy activities and raffles and experience a weekend of conservation and… ## [Baker enjoying chance to coach with UWF Argos](https://navarrepress.com/baker-enjoying-chance-to-coach-with-uwf-argos/) _2026-08-18 · Brian Lester · Navarre Press_ Mason Baker was about to graduate from Navarre High School last year when he found out he was going to have an opportunity to coach football at the University of West Florida. ## [How To Recognize and Treat Mole Crickets in Your Lawn](https://srpressgazette.com/how-to-recognize-and-treat-mole-crickets-in-your-lawn/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporters · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions says mole crickets are one of the most destructive lawn pests we have along the Emerald Coast. “Mole crickets are insects that burrow just under the surface of the soil and feed on grass roots. They look like a cricket but have powerful front legs that are well adapted for borrowing through soil. They have a one-year life cycle that begins… ## [The Ridge, other local theaters rebrand](https://srpressgazette.com/the-ridge-other-local-theaters-rebrand/) _2026-08-18 · Hansen Hasenberg · Santa Rosa Press Gazette_ The Breeze Cinema 8 in Gulf Breeze, The Ridge Cinema 8 in Pace and Marquis Cinema 10 in Crestview have been under the ownership of the Offerdahl family since their inception. Their company, which operates as Ashbrie Cinemas, recently made a rebranding effort with updated logos, site upgrades and a new marketing campaign.