Report: Santa Rosa County drops five ranks from previous year
MILTON — Santa Rosa County ranks 12th of the 67 Florida counties for overall health outcomes, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institu…
Hawking's footprint
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Milton business wins $100,000 incentive from Santa Rosa County
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a $100,000 Super Qualified Target Industry incentive for Ropella, a growing executive search firm in the Santa Rosa Industrial Park. The company is …
Not a fan of check cashing companies
Dear Dave,
How do you feel about check cashing companies?
— Norman
Dear Norman,
I’m not a big fan of check cashing companies. They’re not nearly as bad as payday lenders, but it still …
County to prepare beaches for sea turtle nesting
NAVARRE — Sand tilling will take place beginning March 19 on Navarre Beach. Tilling is required to lessen the impact of compacted sand on sea turtle nesting and hatching activities. Turtles prefer so…
Gulf Islands National Seashore seeks ice machine, laundry services
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are seeking applications to provide commercial services at the Fort Pickens Campground. The services currently requested include a self-dispensi…
West Ship Island facilities, ferries to reopen after hurricane repairs
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore working with its partners have determined that West Ship Island facilities and ferries will delay the start of the season until March 24.
The island had…
'Some people don’t get check ups like that'
MILTON — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, city of Milton and Woodmen Life hosted the Senior Expo and Health Fair March 15 at the Guy Thompson Community Center with support from Santa Rosa Medica…
Study detailing Santa Rosa County health outcomes available
MILTON — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and acknowledges the 2018 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the Unive…
Diabetes class teaches healthy eating, stress reduction
MILTON — Seats are available for the next session of the National Diabetes Prevention Program offered by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County. The first class will be held from 5 to …












