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While the focus in November will be on the presidential election and other races on the ballot, voters in Santa Rosa County will also have an important decision to make regarding a one-cent sales tax.

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The 46th Test Squadron celebrated their 30th anniversary Oct. 1 with a small-time capsule ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base.
In a span of 12 days, Florida has been hit by two major hurricanes. And this season, it is the third hurricane to ravage the state. Yet, this is not the worst season Florida has seen.

On Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 in near Perry, Florida, with winds reaching 140 mph. It is ranked as one of the most powerful to hit the state.

On Oct. 7, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution against the abortion amendment that will be on Florida ballots in November.

Commissioner James Calkins added the resolution against Amendment 4 to the meeting agenda, and it was passed unanimously. Several other Florida counties have taken a similar stance.

Milton’s new director of economic development went on a vacation before starting his job with the city. Unfortunately, that vacation went awry as Hurricane Helene tore across the south after making landfall in Florida.

A week before taking on his role as Milton’s Director of Economic Development, Stephen Prestesater, decided to go on his annual trip with friends. The destination was Asheville, North Carolina, which ended up being one of the hardest hit areas in the aftermath of Helene.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A U.S. Marine whose adoption of an Afghan war orphan has spurred a yearslong legal battle and raised alarms at the highest levels of government will remain on active duty.

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Eli Tyner had a little fun as he neared the finish line at the Aggie Invitational Tuesday morning at the Ashton Brosnaham Park.
On his way to a top 10 finish, the Pace junior turned to the runner next to him and smiled and waved as he ran past him.

Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!


Over the weekend participants carried 138 pounds of weight for 138 miles with one goal in mind — to honor the fallen.

While it only lasted a few innings, before rain forced their game’s postponement, Miracle League of Santa Rosa County participants were having a blast playing baseball Thursday, Oct. 3.
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in the lives of plants and, by extension, humans.

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