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
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…
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
Tide Report- September 26, 2012
Pensacola Bay
Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:17 AM CDT Moonset 6:40 AM CDT Sunrise 10:26 AM CDT High tide 1.30 Feet 5:04 PM CDT Moonrise 6:13 PM CDT Low tide 0.78 Feet 6:38 PM CDT Sunset 11:55 PM …
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
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
Simpson River brings fishing close to home
Whether we are making that daily commute to work or the occasional leisure drive, we pass by it every time we drive to Pensacola. The Simpson River Fishing Pier is one of the few places people can en…
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
Local resident named 2012 Farm Bureau award finalist
A Santa Rosa County member of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program is a top contestant for a statewide award this year. Trent Matthews is one of three finalists selected for Flori…
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 …