Dec 17, 2012
Florida, we have a lionfish problem
Let’s talk straight. Lionfish are a challenge. Native to the Indian Ocean and South Pacific, these beautiful yet venomous creatures are spreading through our waters like a bad cold. Within their nati…
Dec 17, 2012
Officials plan workshop to help homeowners with termite contracts
In order to further increase the chances for successful protection of homes and businesses from the aggressive Formosan termite, Rep. Doug Broxson (R–Midway) and the Navarre Area Board of Realtors® (…
Dec 17, 2012
Tattoo stigmas are becoming a thing of the past
As he sat in the Highway 90 Whataburger eating his patty melt, Roger Schaffer, 59, didn’t attract a single glance or look. Not one person paid him any mind. Though, we would expect it given the fact …
Dec 14, 2012
Sanders Street to see an upgrade
Armed with a $2.5 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the city of Milton is advancing full speed ahead to address a long-standing problem area on and around Sanders Street. T…
Dec 14, 2012
Supervisor of elections ponders retirement, new voting techniques
Imagine a scenario in which perhaps six voting precincts serve the county’s voting public with people voting at whichever one they choose, and with four or five days to do it. Or maybe there are no p…
Dec 14, 2012
Clerk of court is ready for life’s next challenge
“It’s been a wonderful life,” Mary M. Johnson said, expressing her feelings about leaving a public position she has held for the past 18 years. On Jan. 6, she will turn over the office of Santa Rosa …
Dec 12, 2012
Santa to fly in at Peter Prince Airport
Saturday Santa will pay a quick visit to the Peter Prince Airport from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the second annual Santa Fly-In.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Santa Rosa Kids House and …
Dec 12, 2012
News Briefs – Dec. 12, 2012
City of Milton meetings
Milton's parks and recreation committee will meet Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room B at Milton City Hall.
Milton's city council will meet in executive session Jan. 7 …
Dec 12, 2012
Juvenile facility subject of several complaints
The Milton Girls Juvenile Residential Facility has garnered a great deal of attention since an Aug. 9 incident between a client an employee, Shannon Linn Abbott, 33, of Milton.
Now more informatio…
Dec 12, 2012
In the Neighborhood with Ruth Ann Pratt
Please tell us what you do and what groups you are involved with or an officer of?
Ruth Ann is the newest addition and handle legal advertising for the Santa Rosa Press Gazette.
1. What br…