Mar 26, 2013
Men in Action
Morris Smith grew up in Hollywood, Fla. without many positive male influences in his life.
"My father, he was off and on in my life, more off than on," Smith said. "I had a rough upbringing and ha…
Mar 26, 2013
Headed to the beach? Help biologists monitor spawning horseshoe crabs
A ritual dating back millions of years takes place again this spring on Florida beaches. Spring marks horseshoe crabs’ mating season, and biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Co…
Mar 26, 2013
Salute to Senior Service seeks top volunteers
The search is on for Florida’s top senior volunteers. Santa Rosa County residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding senior volunteers.
The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home …
Mar 26, 2013
City of Milton ready to make some racket
The city of Milton is hoping tennis players, both young and old, are ready to make some racket soon.
By then the city should have seven new tennis courts ready to go sometime late spring, but with…
Mar 26, 2013
Hiking record setters pass through Santa Rosa
Two young men attempting to set a hiking record will travel through Santa Rosa County on their way to the end. Zack Umbarger, 16, and Cody Umbarger, 12, will be the youngest hikers to ever complete t…
Mar 26, 2013
Abbott Guilty
Shannon Abbott has been found guilty of child abuse based on an incident that happened while she was working at the Department of Juvenile Justice detention center, according to Santa Rosa court reco…
Mar 26, 2013
East Spencerfield Road Closure Wednesday night
Southern East Spencer Field Road will close for resurfacing on Wednesday, March 27 at 8 p.m. until approximately 5 a.m. on Thursday, March 28.
During that time, southbound traffic on East Spence…
Mar 25, 2013
Decker arrested, charged with multiple counts of dui and hit and run
A Milton woman was arrested, charged with several traffic crimes including two counts of DUI and two counts of hit and run, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, after she ran into the back of ano…
Mar 25, 2013
18 cases, 52 counts cleared in Pace by Pensacola arrest
Three men have been arrested in Pensacola after months of investigation into burglaries happening in Pace, Beulah, and Cantonment, according to a release issued by the Escambia County Sheriff's Offic…
Mar 22, 2013
County Commission meeting agenda for Monday March 25
Monday, March 25, 2013– 9:00 a.m.
Administrative Complex – Board Meeting Room
Economic Development Committee – Salter & Cole
1. Project Breeze Progress Report/Update
2. Discussion of soli…