Jan 15, 2016
S.S. Dixon Primary celebrates Florida's Arbor Day
The students of S.S. Dixon Primary School were getting their hands dirty on Thursday in celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, with assistance from rangers from the Florida Forest Service.
On Thursday…
Jan 15, 2016
Will Santa Rosa County ban fracking?
For now, this answer is “no” for the county to ban fracking. The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) reviewed the impacts of two federal bills related to the oil and gas extraction…
Jan 15, 2016
Gulf Breeze teacher named 'Teacher of the year'
During a surprise visit from Santa Rosa Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick and selection committee members from the Santa Rosa Education Foundation, Stephanie Duffy of Gulf Breeze High School wa…
Jan 15, 2016
Milton: Council favors changing election date
During this week’s regular council meeting, the Milton City Council took the first step in changing the election date concerning both council members and the mayor from the regular primary election …
Jan 14, 2016
Gulf Power warns customers of phone scam
Gulf Power is warning its customers of a continuing scam in which area businesses received calls from a person claiming to represent Gulf Power and demanding payment — or their electric service would…
Jan 14, 2016
Milton FD swears in new firefighter, fills lieutenant position
It was a special occasion for the City of Milton’s Fire Department during this week’s regular council meeting. Fire Chief John Reble swore in a new firefighter and promoted one of his first responder…
Jan 13, 2016
3 restaurants shut down over health violations, including cockroach in rice
The new year is off to a bad start for some area restaurants. Three local restaurants, Hunan in Crestview, the Grand Buffet in Pace and the Waffle House in Milton, were each issued emergency closure …
Jan 13, 2016
Milton: Council Member Marilyn Jones resigns, Grady Hester fills seat
In the midst of health and personal issues, Milton Council Member Marilyn Jones tendered her resignation during Tuesday night’s regular council meeting. Taking her seat on the council for the remaind…
Jan 12, 2016
Cold Weather Shelter open through Wednesday night
The cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will now be open through Wednesday night, Jan. 13 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, according to the Santa Rosa County Public Information Office…