In some areas of Northwest Florida, gas prices at the pump have jumped nearly 50 cents since Sunday morning.

Federal regulators have approved an expansion of the City of Milton’s natural gas line replacement project, allowing the city to eliminate all remaining cast-iron pipes and speed up the modernization of its gas systems.

Santa Rosa County Commissioner unanimously adopted the East Milton Master Plan on Feb. 26, paving the way for a long-term blueprint meant to guide officials on how to develop the growing community for years to come.

With an art career spanning 40 years, Dan Beck has built a name for himself.

Beck, an impressionist painter, has won numerous awards and recognitions for his artwork, which bridges traditional impressionism and contemporary art concepts.