Jan 15, 2013
Flu outbreak reported in Northwest Florida
Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola continues to see people sickened by the flu outbreak that arrived early in Pensacola this year and has lasted longer than a typical flu season. The first signs of t…
Jan 15, 2013
Bass's Kwik Burger closes
A local iconic eatery is closed – for now – as family members take care of those who started it all in 1961.
Jan 15, 2013
Lowes to fill over 100 seasonal positions
PENSACOLA – Area non-profit employment and training agency, Workforce Escarosa, will assist Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores with the recruitment and hiring of over 100 seasonal positions for their fiv…
Jan 15, 2013
Dragonfly Gallery displays Arc artwork
The Dragonfly Gallery began displaying the artwork of the Arc Santa Rosa citizens on January 11. Group and individual creations will be exhibited during this showcase. A reception to meet these very…
Jan 15, 2013
Milton skateboarders take their case to Facebook
Last week, Milton Police Chief Greg Brand announced the skateboard park might be closed down for a month at a time if skaters don't start wearing helmets while at the park.
In response to the Cit…
Jan 15, 2013
Veterans Foundation seeks donations to help family
The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking monetary donations to help a Milton family get back on their feet after their home went up in flames last week. On Jan. 9, a fire on Hami…
Jan 14, 2013
Capstone Academy caters to children
Capstone Academy is a charter school that welcomes children ages 2½ to kindergarten, or 6 years. It provides individualized educational programs for children of all abilities, from slow starters to c…
Jan 14, 2013
Avalon Boulevard Update for Jan. 9
CHIPLEY — The Florida Department of Transportation is providing a weekly update on the Avalon Boulevard multilane projects in Milton. • U.S. 90 to Commerce Road: Crews continue side street paving op…
Jan 14, 2013
Navarre bridge costs rise
NAVARRE — The cost to renovate the Navarre Beach Bridge has increased after “action levels” of lead were found in the span’s paint. An action level is an Environmental Protection Agency designation t…
Jan 14, 2013
Man tells officer, ‘I have a warrant’
FORT WALTON BEACH — “I have a warrant out for my arrest,” a Pace man declared after he was approached by a Fort Walton Beach Police officer for causing a traffic hazard. On Dec. 17 the officer watche…