Sep 12, 2024
Pace, Milton grads amongst National Merit Finalists and top scholarship recipients on UWF campus
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the total recipients of this scholarship to 16 students since 2017.
Sep 11, 2024
With new laws on the books, how do fire assessments look this fall in Santa Rosa County?
Each year, residents of various fire districts pay fire assessments, which help finance and equip fire districts with the tools they need to do their jobs. While these rates often fluctuate in small degrees, this year some fire districts’ assessment rates are significantly changing due to bills signed into law last legislative session.
Sep 11, 2024
Fretwell and Sebastiao share their thoughts on Milton’s growth and transparency with its residents
Ashley Fretwell is a new face running for Milton City Council this November, challenging incumbent Shari Sebastiao in the city’s Ward 4 council race.
Sep 10, 2024
Sand available at four locations within the county
Although not facing a direct impact from Tropical Storm Francine, Santa Rosa County may still see some impacts from this tropical system. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts may include: A high risk of deadly rip currents Tuesday night through Friday night Dangerous surf Wednesday night through Thursday night Tornadoes […]
Sep 10, 2024
Hundreds of Santa Rosa County residents are signing up their children up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The Panhandle Book Club officially opened in March, and after only three months, reached its enrollment cap of 400 registrations. The Panhandle Book Club is Santa Rosa County’s affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program that delivers books to children from birth to the age of 5-years-old completely free of charge.
Sep 10, 2024
County CERT program coordinator honored at state event
Florida needs volunteers. Americorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, says the Sunshine State ranks toward the bottom of nearly every volunteer rate list.
Sep 9, 2024
Zoning board votes against Jubilee development, but it still moves on to county commission
Just about every seat was taken at the Sept. 9 Santa Rosa County Zoning Board meeting.
Sep 9, 2024
Affordable housing apartments in Milton now accepting applications
A five-year project meant to provide affordable housing inside the city of Milton is nearly move-in ready.
Sep 6, 2024
Jubilee on the agenda Monday at special zoning meeting
For nearly two decades, the idea of a Jubilee development — which would bring thousands of homes, new schools, parks and more to Pace — has been discussed, revamped and reorganized, but it’s never actually come to fruition.
Sep 6, 2024
Meiss, McKee to face off for Ward 2 seat
Roxanne Meiss is running for re-election this November for Milton City Council Ward 2 position. Larry McKee is facing off against Meiss and is hoping to serve on the council for the first time.