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Nov 20, 2024

State Rep. Joel Rudman announces run for vacant US House seat

State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman announced his candidacy for U.S House District 1 Wednesday, Nov. 20. The incumbent State Representative, who recently won reelection, said he is Matt Gaetz’ “natural successor.” 
Nov 20, 2024

New County Commissioners take oath and elect new Chairman

District 3 Commissioner Rhett Rowell and District 1 Commissioner Bobby Burkett drew a large crowd at the clerk of courts on Nov. 19 for their swearing in ceremony.
Nov 20, 2024
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Santa Rosa County elected school officials take oath swearing to serve community

Schoolboard officials were voted in by the citizens of Santa Rosa County, but the job does not end with elections. In fact, they are just getting started.
Nov 20, 2024

Kerry Smith named chair of Board of County Commissioners

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.
Nov 20, 2024
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Local fire stations now equipped with pet microchip readers

The Santa Rosa County Firefighters’ Association and the Friends of Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter have partnered up to equip fire departments with pet microchip readers.
Nov 20, 2024

Florida attorney general releases tips to avoid holiday shopping scams

Before you do your holiday shopping you might want to review these tips that were just released by Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Moody gave a press release on Monday Nov. 18 highlighting the dangers of fraudulent charities, porch piracy, and online shopping scams.

Nov 19, 2024
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Community comes together to honor veterans

The Veterans Day Parade was cancelled due to rain, but veterans were still honored with a ceremony held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center.
Nov 19, 2024
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Milton Historic Cemetery receives money for improvements

The Milton Historic Cemetery is almost two centuries old with the oldest burial site dating back to a young girl in 1837. Today the cemetery has been well kept but Cemetery Manager Christie Haarmann has plans for improvements after receiving a jumbo-sized check at the Milton City Council Meeting on Nov. 14.
Nov 18, 2024

An emotional farewell from two county commissioners who lost their re-election

On Nov. 14 two county commissioners said their farewells but not goodbye. People from the public and remaining county commissioners spoke to them leaving their positions with some wishing them well, and some happy to see them go.
Nov 15, 2024

City of Milton Fire Department receives $6,000 grant and names new Captain

Four months after Lee Devine’s retirement as Milton Fire Department Captain, the vacancy has been officially filled.

Fire Chief John Reble attended the Milton City Council meeting on Nov. 12 and announced their choice for the captain position as Steven Maddox. Reble officially promoted Maddox from lieutenant to captain with a swearing-in ceremony that was followed by Maddox’s pinning with the new insignia of his rank.

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