Oct 17, 2024
Voters to decide on one-cent sales tax
While the focus in November will be on the presidential election and other races on the ballot, voters in Santa Rosa County will also have an important decision to make regarding a one-cent sales tax.
Oct 16, 2024
Discount retail store closing all of its locations
Dirt Cheap is closing all of its locations, including two in Pensacola.
Oct 16, 2024
Santa Rosa Co. Schools confirms investigation into ‘possible financial improprieties’
Santa Rosa County District Schools confirmed on Oct. 16 that an investigation is ongoing regarding possible financial improprieties within the school district.
Oct 16, 2024
Eight from Milton, Pace arrested as part of multi-year, multi-agency drug bust
Eight men from Milton and Pace were arrested in a multi-year and multi-agency drug bust in Santa Rosa County.
Oct 16, 2024
46th Test Squadron celebrates 30 years
The 46th Test Squadron celebrated their 30th anniversary Oct. 1 with a small-time capsule ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base.
Oct 16, 2024
Is Florida’s 2024 hurricane season worst yet?
In a span of 12 days, Florida has been hit by two major hurricanes. And this season, it is the third hurricane to ravage the state. Yet, this is not the worst season Florida has seen.
On Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 in near Perry, Florida, with winds reaching 140 mph. It is ranked as one of the most powerful to hit the state.
Oct 15, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commissioners take a stance on abortion amendment
On Oct. 7, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution against the abortion amendment that will be on Florida ballots in November.
Commissioner James Calkins added the resolution against Amendment 4 to the meeting agenda, and it was passed unanimously. Several other Florida counties have taken a similar stance.
Oct 15, 2024
Jumping into action
Milton’s new director of economic development went on a vacation before starting his job with the city. Unfortunately, that vacation went awry as Hurricane Helene tore across the south after making landfall in Florida.
A week before taking on his role as Milton’s Director of Economic Development, Stephen Prestesater, decided to go on his annual trip with friends. The destination was Asheville, North Carolina, which ended up being one of the hardest hit areas in the aftermath of Helene.
Oct 12, 2024
Pace homecoming ‘redo’ includes crowning new queen after voting ‘discrepancy’
Pace held a homecoming “redo” on Oct. 11, a week after a rainstorm washed out the homecoming court, requiring the school’s king and queen to be crowned in the gymnasium with little fanfare. But the “redo” came with a twist. The Patriots crowned an entirely new queen.
Oct 11, 2024
Santa Rosa County proclaims 4-H Week
4-H Club is a youth-based program that provides hands-on experience in a variety of activities and fields to local students, and Santa Rosa County didn’t pass up on an opportunity to highlight all the program does in the community.