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Jun 7, 2022

Calkins wants commission to ban abortion clinics in Santa Rosa County

James Calkins wants Santa Rosa County ready to act if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 Roe versus Wade decision, which has protected women’s right to seek an abortion for almost five decades.
Jun 7, 2022
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Milton man charged with myriad offenses following traffic stop

A 29 year old Milton man was booked into jail on June 3 after investigators with the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office began looking into him following a traffic stop.

The man, Mark Anthony Frate, was stopped on June 3 after a sergeant with Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office noticed that Frate was driving down the road at four in the morning with a two year old in his lap. The two year old was unrestrained in the car.

Jun 4, 2022

Attorney recommends updating Milton election rules

Milton City Council hopefuls have a problem heading into the 2022 election; if they follow the city’s current rules, they won’t be on the ballot.
Jun 2, 2022

Contractor proposes developing project proposals from energy audit

Projects that reduce energy costs ultimately will pay for themselves, Milton City Manager Randy Jorgensen told the city council at its May 26 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Jun 2, 2022

County OKs using East Milton site for schools

The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday approved using 150 acres in East Milton for educational facilities, clearing the way for two new schools to be built on the property despite concerns about traffic and stormwater infrastructure.
Jun 1, 2022

Santa Rosa Animal Services starts process of helping large case of unsocialized dogs

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) has stepped up to take on a large case in the community that involves over 50 medium-sized unsocialized dogs. Over the last week, SRCAS has been working with a homeowner in the community to trap as many dogs as possible to receive a health check, spay/neuter and updated shots.
Jun 1, 2022

Milton celebrates National Trails Day with guided hike Saturday

The City of Milton will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday with a guided hike along a section of the Blackwater Heritage Trail.
May 31, 2022

Business improvement grants help small businesses

A shop offering treats to indulge one’s sweet tooth and a gym to help work off the extra calories are expected to receive business improvement grants from the City of Milton in the coming weeks.

The Sweet Greek is a new business planned at 5237 Willing St., where Scoops Ice Cream Shop was located.

May 27, 2022

Florida Department of Health updates current formula shortage

The Department of Health is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously, according to a press release from Florida Health – Okaloosa County.

On May 12, 2022, State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf regarding the formula shortages affecting some of Florida’s most vulnerable populations.

May 26, 2022

Nandin named Air Force Spouse of the Year, recognized for SAFE Program

Vice President of Emerald Coast Exceptional Families (ECEF) Angela Nandin was named the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)’s 2021 Spouse of the Year and received the Joan Orr Award.

Nandin was recognized at the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Commerce and Coffee at St. Sylvester Catholic Church May 20.

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