Aug 6, 2024
Milton qualifying underway: See the candidates for city council so far
Qualifying for Milton’s upcoming city council election will continue until Aug. 12, but the field of candidates is already beginning to take shape. Here’s a look at the candidates who have met the petition requirement: Ward 1, Seat 2: Tom Powers Ward 2, Seat 2: Roxanne Meiss (incumbent), Larry McKee Ward 3, Seat 2: Jeff […]
Aug 6, 2024
919th SOW trains on Gunship in Alaska
Vast plains within a mountain valley house, a simulated enemy complex and vehicles within the military range of Joint Base Elmendorf. Thousands of feet above them, an AC-130J crew from the 5th Special Operations Squadron struck targets with Hellfire and Griffin missiles, salvos of automatic 30 mm and 105mm munitions from the aircraft’s guns.
Aug 5, 2024
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office sending help to Lafayette County for storm recovery
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it will be sending personnel and supplies to assist in storm recovery efforts in Lafayette County following Hurricane Debby. The Disaster Response Team will leave Santa Rosa County today (Monday, Aug. 5) at 2 p.m.
Aug 5, 2024
Immanuel Baptist celebrates Chris Roberts after his return from heart, kidney transplant
There wasn’t a smile missing from someone’s face nor a dry eye in the room when Chris and Tammy Roberts strolled into their Immanuel Baptist Church Life Group Tuesday, July 30. This was the first time in nearly three years, Chris and Tammy haven’t had to worry about today being the last for Chris, who recently received a heart and kidney transplant at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Aug 5, 2024
Casey’s Acquires CEFCO Convenience Stores
Casey’s General Stores announced in a press release on July 26 that it is purchasing Fikes Wholesale, which owns 198 CEFCO Convenience stores.
Aug 2, 2024
Senate candidates give opinions on Florida’s abortion amendment
Florida voters will get to decide in November on a change to the state’s abortion law, which currently prohibits abortion beyond six weeks of pregnancy.
Aug 2, 2024
Sheep project yielding results at FPL solar site
Florida Power & Light (FPL) has been using sheep to help maintain vegetation at the Blackwater River Solar Energy Center site for a year as a pilot program, and the early results are in.
Aug 1, 2024
Santa Rosa under state of emergency ahead of tropical wave
Ahead of the potential landfall of Invest 97L, a tropical wave, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-156 (Emergency Management – Invest 97L) declaring counties throughout Florida under a state of emergency. These included Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
Aug 1, 2024
Milton, Santa Rosa County increase budget reserves in case of disaster
With an above average hurricane season forecasted, two local governments are taking no chances with their reserve funds.
Aug 1, 2024
Newell, Gaetz debate gun buying age in Florida
It’ll be November before Lisa Newell and Don Gaetz face off at the ballot box, but they went head-to-head on July 24 in a forum at East Bay K8 School.