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Holley-Navarre Fire Seeks First Fee Increase Since 2016

Holley-Navarre Fire Seeks First Fee Increase Since 2016

Referendum on Aug 18 ballot; $5.70/month for most homes. Chief cites staffing crisis: starting pay $15.33/hr, lowest in region, can't staff new SR 87 station. Parallels Navarre Beach Fire loan saga. Early voting underway.

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Updated Aug 19, 2026