Milton City Council members voiced broad support at a March 19 work session for a proposed luxury hotel and event space, though one member cautioned that any public-private partnership would need to justify the cost to taxpayers.
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Matt the Welder tout’s agriculture reform, blasts establishment at Pace stop
Matthew Taylor, a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture who goes by “Matt the Welder” on social media, made a campaign stop in Pace on March 23, where he said the political establishment, including his own party, is working to keep him off the ballot.
Jacksonville man sentenced to 81 years for smuggling drugs, contraband into Florida prisons via drone
A Jacksonville man with 49 prior convictions has been sentenced to 81 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of using drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones, and razor blades into multiple Florida correctional facilities.
Sheriff’s rodeo draws record crowd, aims to raise event record for employee support fund
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s annual rodeo drew its largest crowd to date March 14, as officials say the growing event continues to strengthen community ties while raising money to support deputies and staff in times of need.
Jack’s Family Restaurants to open first Florida location in Milton
Jack’s Family Restaurants will open its first Florida location on March 23 in Milton, marking the chain’s first entry into the Sunshine State with a southern-inspired menu and opening day promotion for early risers.

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.
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DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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After tough start, Pace flag football team finding its stride
Berkley Lutz has been around a lot of winning in her time as a Pace flag football player, including a state final four appearance two years ago.
So, when you are on a team that loses four games in the first month of the season, including three in a row before spring break, it’s not easy to deal with.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!




West Florida Fire and Nature Festival highlights role of prescribed burns
The University of West Florida is known for its trails as well as its academics.
Much of the trails traverse through longleaf pine forests. The plant, which once spread over 90 million acres across America, is famously fire-resistant and relies on fires to clear out dead underbrush to make room for its seedlings.
DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Milton launches Yard of the Season recognition program
The City of Milton is asking residents to nominate standout properties for a new Yard of the Season program designed to recognize attractive and creative yards across the community.



















