Dec 21, 2023
Baptist Hospital named US News and World Report Best Regional Hospital
Baptist Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Regional Hospitals as a High Performing facility for seven areas of care: heart attack, heart failure, stroke, COPD, pneumonia, knee replacement and hip replacement. Baptist is the only hospital in Northwest Florida to receive the title, the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Dec 20, 2023
Center for Innovation costs to be covered by Triumph grant, says school district
Taxpayers will not have to pay for Santa Rosa District Schools’ planned Center for Innovation, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services told the school board Dec. 14.
Dec 17, 2023
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court to begin performing marriage ceremonies again
The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court will offer the services of performing marriage solemnization or ceremonies beginning Jan 2, 2024. Individuals will be able to get married in the Recording department, the same place they apply for their marriage license. Recording Department is located at 6495 Caroline St., Milton, FL 32570.
Dec 16, 2023
New medical examiner’s office coming to Milton
After two years of negotiations, the Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton county commissions have agreed to build a new District One Medical Examiner’s facility in Milton.
Dec 16, 2023
New management: Lighthouse Christian takes over East Milton Park
East Milton Park’s future looks bright. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Santa Rosa County Commission approved an agreement with Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to take over management of the 71-acre sports complex northeast of State Road 87 South’s intersection with U.S. Highway 90.
Dec 16, 2023
New Year, new owners
A Voyage Real Estate of Pensacola has announced that the Santa Rosa Historical Society has sold the Historic Imogene Theatre on Caroline Street in downtown Milton. The Press Gazette will provide more details as they become available.
Dec 15, 2023
Ellis, Sebastiao make their cases to Milton’s city council
The Milton City Council was expected to appoint either Kathy Ellis or Shari Sebastiao to fill Ward 4’s Seat 1 vacancy at its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Dec 15, 2023
Santa Rosa County Christmas and New Year holiday closures
The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Mon., Dec. 25 and Tue., Dec. 26 for Christmas:
Dec 15, 2023
DeSantis’ proposed budget strengthens state’s commitment to abused and neglected children
Tallahassee – Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget, demonstrating continued support for Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children.
Dec 15, 2023
From sunrise past sunset: a day with CMSAF Bass
Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and consequently, works a demanding schedule providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. One of the many ways Bass fulfills this duty to Airmen is by traveling across the globe visiting Air Force installations, delivering guidance and sparking dialogue in the enlisted force.