Dec 10, 2024
Florida again shatters tourism records
Tallahassee – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced record-breaking visitation numbers in 2023. Tourists to Florida were found to have spent a record $131 billion in the state—an increase of 5% over 2022—in addition to $36.9 billion in local, state, and federal tax revenue. Florida remains the premier travel destination of the nation and the world.
Dec 10, 2024
New field ‘a home’ for Pensacola State women’s soccer team
The rain stopped and the sun started to shine moments after a groundbreaking wrapped up on a stadium for the Pensacola State women’s soccer team.
It’s symbolic in that even brighter days are ahead for a program that has enjoyed a wealth of success in its first two years of existence.
It’s symbolic in that even brighter days are ahead for a program that has enjoyed a wealth of success in its first two years of existence.
Dec 10, 2024
FDOT gives U.S. 90 project update
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, a couple of their projects on U.S. 90 are expected to be completed next year.
Dec 10, 2024
Cold weather shelter open December 11
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will open on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Only service animals (with verification of rabies vaccination) are permitted to stay with guests. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.
Dec 10, 2024
New commissioners, new rules
With Kerry Smith acting as the new Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, he laid out a new set of rules for the meetings.
Dec 10, 2024
Rudman says no to red flag laws
On Monday Dec. 9 District 3 State Rep. Joel Rudman filed a bill to repeal red flag laws that were put in place after the Parkland Shooting in 2018.
Dec 10, 2024
Locals learn how to grow sugarcane
The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners hosted a demonstration on how to plant, harvest, and process sugarcane from home.
Residential Horticulture Agent Josh Criss hosted the class alongside Master Gardener and volunteer Francis Andrews. Together they shared their combined knowledge of how to have sugarcane become a part of your garden or landscaping.
Dec 9, 2024
FDOT: U.S. 90 resurfacing project update
Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street through Thursday, Dec. 12, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for milling and paving operations.
Dec 9, 2024
BP oil spill funds local projects
During the biannual local RESTORE council meeting on Dec.3 the county reviewed projects that have been successfully completed and funds awarded for projects to begin.
Dec 9, 2024
Oysters making a comeback
At the Empowering Women in Business Networking Group conference on Dec. 6 Heather Hyde, former project manager with Jacobs Engineering, talked about her efforts to protect local waterways and marine life through oysters.