Audubon Society to install tracking tower at Navarre Park
Tagged birds passing within 10 miles of Navarre Park will soon be tracked by scientists across the world.
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.
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.
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.
Ray of Hope marks milestone with 750th ramp
It took 26 years for the Ray of Hope ministry to hit a significant milestone. On Sept. 19, it did just that.
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.
Milton council may revisit downtown tattoo ordinance
Milton Councilmember Larry McKee has given notice to the council that next month he will ask members to reconsider their vote on an ordinance change that would allow a tattoo shop to open downtown.
Woodbine Church serves 242 families at September food drive
A woman once pulled into the food pantry at Woodbine Church in a car newer than most, and pantry coordinator Ed Dean watched people notice.
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.
Three things you need to know ahead of Santa Rosa’s commission meeting
Santa Rosa County will hold a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Building in Milton. The county calendar confirms the regular meeting for that date and time.














