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Feb 12, 2022

Alliance director stresses importance of longleaf pines

It’s hard to imagine today, but just over 100 years ago the coastal plains of America from Virginia to eastern Texas were covered by about 92 million acres of longleaf pines. Fortunately, we have folks like Vernon Compton who care about preserving and restoring the 1.3 million acres left in northwest Florida and South Alabama.
Feb 11, 2022

Judge: Adams Sanitation entitled to county hearing

Judge decides ‘essential requirements of law were not followed’ when Santa Rosa canceled Adams Sanitation hearing.
Feb 10, 2022
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Krewe of Airship Pirates ready to roll through downtown Milton

Five years ago, Patrick Fitzgerald founded the local parading krewe known as the Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates, and on Saturday, Feb. 12, they, in partnership with the City of Milton, will host the 4th Mardi Gras parade in downtown Milton’s recent years.
Feb 9, 2022

Milton man pulls Fort Walton mayor out of burning car

A Milton tow truck driver is being hailed as “Our Hero – Our Angel” by the mayor of Fort Walton Beach’s family after saving him and his wife from a burning vehicle.

Mayor Dick Rynearson and his wife, Janey, were heading to a gas station off Interstate 10 near Live Oak Jan. 26 when their car was t-boned and burst into flames.

Feb 9, 2022

Milton wastewater plant draws more public criticism; item moved for vote

Milton residents disapproved of the location of the treatment plant site, a decision that the commissioners have no authority to make.
Feb 5, 2022
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Milton NJROTC shooting club gets off to strong start

Milton’s team scored a 238.1 to earn its first win of the season. Trigger Time finished with a score of 207.9.
Feb 5, 2022
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Milton incidents: Woman defends herself with statue

The victim said she and her husband had been arguing when he slapped her in the face.
Feb 5, 2022
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Santa Rosa TDO opens funding cycle for local grants

The goal of the TDO’s local event marketing grant program and sponsorships is to increase out-of-market awareness of the county’s tourism brand “Navarre Beach, Florida’s Most Relaxing Place” as a tourist destination and to drive lodging room occupancy by funding the marketing and promotional efforts of the county’s tourism events.
Feb 4, 2022
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It’s never too late to graduate: Santa Rosa Adult School guides students to success

Santa Rosa Adult School has been around for a little over 75 years. The school started right after World War II to help the veterans who were coming back from war. That’s where it got its inspiration for a mascot – the Warriors.
Feb 3, 2022
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Santa Rosa meetings Feb. 3-10

Santa Rosa meetings Feb. 3-10
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