Jun 23, 2017
Council decides to search for new attorney
MILTON — The city council will search for a new city attorney after discussion at Thursday’s executive committee meeting.
An item on the June 22 meeting’s agenda was to approve a new hourly rate fo…
Jun 23, 2017
Teacher's union appealing unfair labor practice charge
MILTON — Starting June 27, Santa Rosa County teachers will have a choice to make regarding their union representation.
By secret ballot, they will be able to vote whether to remain with the Santa R…
Jun 23, 2017
Flood insurance recommended for all homeowners
PACE — Ollie and Susan Hawthorne’s home on Tucker Circle is in a Zone X flood zone, according to the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser’s website.
Zone X is a moderate to low-risk flood area, but…
Jun 23, 2017
Downtown's 'endangered' status — what's its impact?
MILTON — Some members of the city council and residents are concerned about the future of downtown Milton.
City leaders during a June 13 council meeting discussed inclusion of the Milton Downtown D…
Jun 22, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. HARRY POTTER DAY: June 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter.” Dress up as your favorite “Harry Potter” character and enjoy “Harry Potter”-themed crafts and games. The Friends of the Milton Library will […]
Jun 22, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. THE GREATER PENSACOLA ORCHID SOCIETY will hold its annual public plant auction 12:30 p.m. June 24 at the community center, Behula Baptist Church, 5805 Beulah Church Road, Pensacola. Proceeds benefit the Greater Pensacola Orchid Society. All orchids will be sold regardless of price. […]
Jun 22, 2017
Triggerfish harvesting, drug possession among FWC incidents
MILTON — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed these cases between June 9 and 15 in Santa Rosa County:
OFF-SEASON TRIGGERFISH HARVESTING
Officers Ramos and McHenry were on…
Jun 22, 2017
Story Lab takes focus at Rotary meeting
PACE — Pace Rotary’s latest guest speaker was Christian Garman, co-manager of the Story Lab at the University of West Florida’s Innovation Institute.
The Story Lab is a newly created endeavor that …
Jun 22, 2017
Change of command: HT-28 gets new leadership
MILTON — Helicopter Training Squadron TWENTY-EIGHT observed a time-honored Navy tradition June 9 as the commanding officer of the unit passed command to another officer in the Naval Air Station Whiti…
Jun 22, 2017
UWF ranks high in Florida Board of Governors performance-based funding model
PENSACOLA — The University of West Florida ranks in the top three top-performing public universities in the state and will secure more than $20 million in new funding for the 2017-18 academic year, t…