Sep 25, 2012
FDOT delays U.S. 90 completion again
The Florida Department of Transportation could be losing trust from local citizens. That’s because representatives from the state road department have been promising for months that the short stretch…
Sep 25, 2012
County still combating West Nile virus
The Santa Rosa County Health Department continues its mosquito-borne virus alert. An additional case of human West Nile Virus (WNV) has been reported, bringing the total number to three. The possibil…
Sep 25, 2012
New Retired Educators honored
Pictured are the new members of the Santa Rosa County Retired Educators Association Brenda Creel, Danny Retherford, Sarah Hobbs, Gus Rich, Solomi Porter, Wanda Powell, and Bill and Carla Schopp. The …
Sep 25, 2012
Speak Out question clarified
I read in your Speak Out column in the September 21 issue that one of your readers had a misconception about a meeting held at the Russell Center at Locklin Technical Center. I would like to offer cl…
Sep 25, 2012
Beaches to Woodlands kick off this weekend
The wonders of Santa Rosa County will be showcased starting this weekend with the Beaches to Woodlands Festival. During the next five weekends there will be numerous special events across Santa Rosa …
Sep 25, 2012
News Briefs- September 26, 2012
City of Milton meetings Milton's public works committee will meet Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. in conference room B at Milton City Hall. Milton's city council will meet in executive session on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.…
Sep 25, 2012
Alleged elderly scammer arrested in Georgia
A woman who was targeting the elderly in Milton last month appears to be behind bars and awaiting extradition back to Santa Rosa County. Rebecca Jean Smith, 44, was arrested in Walton County Georgia.…
Sep 25, 2012
Going nuts in Jay
When you produce roughly 30,158 tons of peanuts a year there is plenty of little reasons to go nuts over the peanut. Back in 2010, Santa Rosa County had the highest yield per acre in the state of Flo…
Sep 25, 2012
Blue Jeans, BBQ event for charity
Covenant Hospice is gearing up for its big fundraiser in Santa Rosa County and is combining family fun and good Bar-B-Que at the same time. On Oct. 6 Covenant will host the Blue Jeans and BBQ Family …
Sep 25, 2012
Layaway now for later
Holiday shoppers on a budget are looking for more affordable ways to pay for big-ticket items and holiday gifts this year. To attempt to meet consumers’ needs, many stores are bringing back the optio…