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Bienkowski considers his sharp dress style his uniform, and the people he serves are the 170 students who pass through his classroom each day.

Navy veteran named Pace High Teacher of the Year

Steven Bienkowski spent 26 years as a Navy surface warfare officer, most of them at sea. Nearly a decade after trading in his dress whites for suede shoes and suave sport coats, he has been named Pace High School’s Teacher of the Year.

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Smolarick named group publisher of Sandpaper Publishing

After more than four decades in the newspaper business, Tim Smolarick is bringing his experience and passion for local journalism to Sandpaper Publishing as group publisher.

Milton Police Chief Jennifer Frank offers tips for safer social media use.

Milton Police Chief Jennifer Frank told members of the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce Sept. 16 that parents worried about their children online are usually asking the wrong questions.

Milton adopts $72.4 million budget for upcoming fiscal year

The Milton City Council adopted a $72.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Sept. 15, up $10.2 million.

Residents seek pool in plans for Pace YMCA

An online petition urging a proposed YMCA in Pace to include a community pool is being aimed at Santa Rosa County officials, but the county’s planning director said the design decision rests with the nonprofit, which has not yet bought the land.

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Community

Milton Police Chief Jennifer Frank offers tips for safer social media use.

Shoutout to Milton High School

I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.