Jan 15, 2013
Task force nabs fugitive wanted in three counties; marijuana, cocaine and pills Seized
The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who is being sought in three counties. The capture came while the task force was conducting surveillance of a home on Sale…
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
DCF adds more than 600 new foster parents in six months, halfway to annual goal
TALLAHASSEE — Paul and Christy Larsen had thought about becoming foster parents for years. Paul and his twin sister were adopted as babies, and Christy’s brother is a foster and adoptive parent. The …
Jan 14, 2013
Milton, county look to revamp Riverfront area
Throughout the next five years, Milton and Santa Rosa County are hoping to make changes along the Riverfront to keep the county the “Outdoor Capital of Florida.” Milton received seven Request for Pro…
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
Local briefs – Jan. 12, 2013
Milton Garden Club annual soup and salad event Jan. 18 The Dogwood Circle 21st annual Soup & Salad is Friday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5256 Alabama St. Milton. The garden club circle has held th…
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
Library holds preschool story time
Preschool story time at Santa Rosa County Libraries will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and continue through Friday, March 1. Story time will take place according to the schedule below.
Story time …
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
K-9 Team receives FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award
MOBILE, ALA. — SW Panhandle Search and Rescue K-9/Emotional First Aid Team, Inc. was awarded the “FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award” at the FBI training center in Mobile, Ala. This team partn…