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May 24, 2024
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Area growth spurring on Marcus Pointe Baptist Church’s North Pace campus

From the opening of Wallace Lake K-8 to the construction of homes and a Piggly Wiggly grocery store, The Wallace Lake area of Santa Rosa County has seen an influx of development over the past few years.

With development comes people, and with people, comes a need for a church. That was the reasoning behind Marcus Pointe Baptist Church’s expansion into the area with their North Pace campus in 2020.

May 24, 2024
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Meet the Godwins, Santa Rosa County Farm Family of the Year

It’s no secret that the Jay area is well-known for their peanuts. Family farmers have been tilling, planting, growing and harvesting year after year for well over a century. To honor these families, Santa Rosa County Extension Office names a Farm Family of the Year.
May 23, 2024

Milton woman killed in Interstate 10 accident

A 31 year old Milton woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 10 Wednesday morning. Florida Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at mile marker 29 westbound. The vehicle ran off the road and overturned.
May 22, 2024
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County Economic Development Office offering StRIVE grant through July

From May 1 through the end of July, Santa Rosa County small business owners will have the opportunity to upgrade their storefronts thanks to matching grants from the county.

After having been put on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) grant program is being revived for summer 2024. Businesses applying for the grant are eligible for funds up to $10,000.

May 22, 2024

Milton to purchase cameras for police

The city of Milton is getting closer to purchasing body worn cameras for its police department.

The council heard about quotes for body worn cameras during their Thursday, May 17 work session. The cameras were approved by the council, totaling $64,295, during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process. However, according to information shared at the work session, the total cost is actually $15,368.73 more, for a total of $79,663.73, because the original quotes did not contain all of the necessary equipment.

May 21, 2024

Convenience store with more than 1,000 U.S. locations plans to open Florida site in Santa Rosa County

Santa Rosa County will be the location of a convenience store that is soon making its first foray into the state of Florida.
May 21, 2024
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Eglin Airmen celebrate National Transportation Week

The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron celebrated National Transportation Week May 6-10.

“Our National Transportation Week events honor those who have paved the way in our transportation industry and symbolize our continuation of their legacy,” said 1st. Lt. Micah Harkin, project officer. “We vow to continue the evolution of transportation and logistics.”

May 21, 2024
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Senior Chill Out returning June 7

The annual Pete Moore Automotive Team Senior Chill Out, a one-day donation drive for new air conditioners, fans and funds to help seniors beat the heat, will be held by Council on Aging of West Florida, WEAR ABC Channel 3, WFGX 35, Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio 92.3, and Lowe’s Home Improvement Friday, June 7.
May 20, 2024
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Spears named next Milton city manager

Ed Spears was named the new manager for the city of Milton at a special called meeting Monday night. The council voted 8-0 in favor of hiring Spears, who will take over when current city manager Randy Jorgenson retires on Aug. 29. For now, he’s the city manager in waiting, giving him time to train […]
May 20, 2024
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UAS software demo part of experimentation proving ground effort

Eglin Air Force Base — An unmanned aerial system software company and AFWERX contract awardee, Sky Pad, provided a demonstration to Eglin military and civilians May 1 near Fort Walton Beach.
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