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Oct 25, 2023

Legislators hear residents’ concerns

Florida Sen. Doug Broxson and Reps. Alex Andrade and Joel Rudman met with Santa Rosa County residents Tuesday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre to preview key bills and hear public concerns before the 2024 legislative session.
Oct 24, 2023
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Milton Special Olympian swimmers shine

It was a successful first year for the Special Olympics swim program in Santa Rosa County.

Two athletes, Jezrell Dofita, and Alaina Moraino both placed at the state meet.

Oct 24, 2023
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School district employee health insurance plan for 2024 still undecided

After a nearly seven-hour meeting Oct. 12, the Santa Rosa County School Board is still waiting to approve the health insurance program for district employees. The current plan expires Dec. 31.
Oct 23, 2023

‘Deceased’ Bagdad legends share their stories

Volunteers portrayed prominent Bagdad residents from the past and shared the stories from the historic village’s past during the Bagdad Historic Cemetery Association’s Legends and Lore Tour on Saturday.
Oct 20, 2023

Vance may be forced to vacate Milton council seat

Milton City Councilman Jason Vance has announced that he expects to move outside the city’s limits by Oct. 30, which would disqualify him from serving on the city council.
Oct 20, 2023
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Resiliency message emphasizes community importance

Eglin Air Force Base – The base hosted two resiliency training sessions here Oct. 2.

Kristen Christy, a national resilience trainer, shared her message with base personnel, including her own heartbreaking story of tragic losses.

Oct 20, 2023
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Marine Corps Valkyrie completes first flight

Eglin Air Force Base – The Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, a highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle successfully completed its first test flight here Oct 3.

The Marine Corps partnered with the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division to facilitate the ongoing research, development, test and evaluation of the aircraft.

Oct 20, 2023

The mounting issue of “fly-dumping” on private property

Littering on someone else’s property has been coined as “fly-dumping.” It can be big or small, but it’s a nuisance most people would like to avoid. People will resort to this style of dumping for multiple reasons including not having garbage removal services, too much garbage to get rid of, and not wanting to pay for removal.
Oct 17, 2023

Debate on ‘local historic resource’ designation to continue

Milton Councilwoman Roxanne Meiss is asking the council to consider – again – revising the city’s Unified Development Code to allow property owners to apply for a “local historic resource” designation. The council’s agenda workshop meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
Oct 17, 2023

Legends and Lore Tour returns to Bagdad Cemetery

Meet prominent residents from Bagdad’s past and learn their stories during the Bagdad Cemetery Association’s free Legends and Lore Tour. The event was suspended because of COVID, but volunteers have revived the educational two-hour presentation, which takes place between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday at the cemetery, 6800 Pooley Street in Bagdad.
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