Santa Rosa County celebrated its first annual Rural Roots Day Nov. 8, showcasing the county’s heritage and farming roots in a family-friendly, interactive manner. The event took place at the UF/IFAS extension in Jay, and featured livestock, free food, a pie contest and an archery demonstration hosted by Santa Rosa Archery, among other things.
Dalton Wallace, 30, was arrested Nov. 9 for withholding support, intimidation, two counts of battery, obstructing justice, resisting an officer, burglary and attempted homicide.
Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted for their new Chair and Vice Chair of the board at their Nov. 13 meeting. Commissioner Colten Wright (District 5) will be the board’s new chair, while Commissioner Ray Eddington (District 4) will be the new vice chair.
Santa Rosa County, in conjunction with the City of Milton, held a Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, with a county commissioner, decorated veterans and city council members in attendance. The Milton High School ROTC began the event by presenting the colors, followed by MHS Choir performing the Star-Spangled Banner.
At the Monday, November 10 Land Development Code meeting, the Board of Santa Rosa County Commissioners passed several amendments to the LDC, including the controversial item on conservation communities, also called alternative subdivisions.
Veterans Day is held annually each Nov. 11 in honor of all of those who have served in the U.S. military.
In addition to remembering the sacrifices of those who served, the day is also filled with a variety of discounts from various businesses and restaurants for veterans.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis this spring won a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in a Northwest Florida district. Patronis, a Republican, served nearly eight years as the state’s chief financial officer before his April election to Congressional District 1. Patronis, whose father and uncle started the popular Captain Anderson’s restaurant in Panama City, also served in the state House and as a member of the Florida Public Service Commission. (article by Dara Kam of News Service of Florida)
Santa Rosa County District Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber was honored with the prestigious North Star Award at the Scouting America Gulf Coast Outstanding Citizens Luncheon Nov. 5.
