Jun 13, 2024
Write-in’s withdrawal opens superintendent race back up to all Santa Rosa County voters
Barring a last-minute candidate by noon on Friday, the superintendent race in Santa Rosa County will be open to all voters, as a write-in candidate has withdrawn.
Jun 13, 2024
‘I had stroke level blood pressure:’ Milton mayor returns from FMLA leave, explains absence and addresses ongoing lawsuit with city
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.
Jun 13, 2024
County to vote on beach re-nourishment project
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will vote at its Thursday, June 13 meeting on a contractor for the Navarre Beach re-nourishment project.
In 2023, the commission approved a full beach re-nourishment project, which was estimated to involve placing 580,000 cubic yards of sand on Navarre Beach. As part of Thursday’s consent agenda, it will consider awarding a contract for the project to Manson Construction Co. in the amount of $11,491,463.
Jun 12, 2024
With five council members up for re-election, Milton sets qualifying dates
The city of Milton set qualifying dates for its upcoming election during its June 11 city council meeting.
Jun 12, 2024
Jay Library closes for community center renovation
The Jay Library will be closed beginning Monday, June 17, due to the Linda Carden Community Center renovation. The Summer Reading program will continue to take place at Jay City Hall. All other programs are cancelled until further notice.
Jun 12, 2024
Atlanta tourists top list for out-of-state visits to our area so far this year, says Tourism council
With summer upon us, more and more tourists are flocking to Navarre Beach and the rest of Santa Rosa County to soak up the sun’s rays and find new adventures. At a recent meeting of the Tourism Development Council (TDC), Tourism Development Office (TDO) Director Julie White noted a sharp increase in visitors from one of the largest cities in the south, thanks in large part to the county’s marketing efforts.
Jun 12, 2024
Eglin’s Santa Rosa Island trespassing fines increase
Fines for trespassing violations at the Santa Rosa Island Closed Test Area increased May 31, 2024. The trespassing fine is a minimum of $250 for a first-time offense. The previous fine was $65.
Jun 12, 2024
Crosswalk at Byron and Magnolia streets to be named in honor of 14-year-old killed last year
A crosswalk at the intersection of Byrom and Magnolia Streets in Milton will be named for Myson McKenney, a 14-year-old who lost his life at the intersection last year.
Jun 12, 2024
‘The Vivarium is open:’ Butterfly house receives 65 day extension for stormwater management plan
After a back-and-forth that involved several public speakers, the Milton City Council voted to approve a 65-day extension for the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center to come up with a stormwater management plan.
Jun 12, 2024
‘I had stroke level blood pressure:’ Milton mayor returns from FMLA leave, explains absence and addresses ongoing lawsuit with city
Mayor Heather Lindsay was back for Tuesday’s Milton City Council meeting, her first in months after she was out on FMLA leave, and it led to some tense moments. Lindsay is currently being sued by the city for not turning over public records.