Mar 8, 2024
Sheriff’s Office launches Star Foundation
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the formation of a new nonprofit organization called the ‘Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Star Foundation,’ which will work to support the agency and charitable organizations throughout the county and first responder communities.
Mar 8, 2024
Blackwater Trail champion hopes anniversary sparks revival
The 25th anniversary of the Blackwater Heritage State Trail in February was bittersweet for Richard Collins. In 1996, the Pace man earned recognition as a National Conservation Hero for helping create the trail.
Mar 7, 2024
Santa Rosa County Animal Services waive adoption fees for St. Pawdi’s Day adoption event
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) invites the public to attend an adoption event featuring puppies, adult dogs and cats, and waived adoption fees for St. Pawdi’s Day on Sat., March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SRCAS shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton.
Mar 7, 2024
Changing of the guard
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Dierig stepped into his most significant role yet at Hurlburt Field, marking a milestone in his 23-year career.
Mar 6, 2024
F.A.R.M. Day planned Friday, March 15
Several agencies and businesses are joining forces to present Farm Agriculture Rescue Management Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Jenkins Farm, 4350 Darney Road, in Jay.
Mar 6, 2024
Milton awaits verdict on grant status
The City of Milton on Friday responded to two agencies threatening to cancel almost $9 million in federal grants for the city’s wastewater treatment project. All it can do now is wait.
Mar 6, 2024
NAS Whiting Field named Best Small Base in the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Scott Gray, announced in a message Feb. 21 that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the Navy’s top pick in the small installation category for the CNIC 2024 Installation Excellence Award program.
Mar 5, 2024
Milton asks agencies to extend grant deadlines
The City of Milton had until March 1 to meet four conditions set by two federal agencies that have committed almost $9 million to the city’s wastewater treatment project. It didn’t.
Mar 5, 2024
Commission OKs underground fuel tanks in wellfield protection zone
Trust the science. That was the message shared by Santa Rosa County commissioners who voted last month to allow underground fuel tanks in the county’s water wellfield protection area.
Mar 5, 2024
Jay teen with eye on Air Force Academy starts nonprofit to support 5K
Ramsey Reaves is a busy teenager. Between running track and field at Jay High School to SGA at Jay High to being involved in his church, the high school junior finds little spare time for much else.