Published county documents misleading about judicial site
Dear Editor,
Recently I read a Letter to the Editor from Sheriff Wendell Hall to the citizens of Santa Rosa County on the proposed courthouse. I agree with Sherriff Hall we need a courthouse …
Details deflate confidence in Obama’s leadership
Dear Editor,
Leon Panetta (D) has now come out with a book describing his time in Barack O-Bomb-A's administration as Director of the CIA (2009-2011) and Secretary of Defense (2011-2013). In …
No more back door deals
Dear Editor,
Why does the county commission make a simple vote on something so complicated? Santa Rosa County needs a new courthouse, we know that. But the tax payers would like to know where…
SPEAK OUT October 11
Friday 9:18 a.m.
This is Fred. I’d like to encourage all registered voters to get out and vote Election Day whether you’re Republican or Democrat or Independent. I know a lot of people say their v…
Milton man faces death penalty in Thompson murder
Derrick Thompson entered pleas of not guilty Monday to charges he killed and robbed Steven and Debra Zackowski.
He was led from the courtroom, though, without having been informed whether Stat…
Step out into something new
Feeling temperatures fall and heading out to various festivals this month, it reminds me as to how important celebrations and farm tours are to our county. How often will families and friends head ou…
Think independently on Amendment 2
Dear Editor,
With the vote on Amendment 2 coming closer and closer, it seems more and more misinformation is being volleyed about; almost as much as is being tossed around about the co…
Obama is no advocate for some who need him
Dear Editor,
Our arrogant president boasts of his pen and phone. Would to God he would use them, fearlessly, for release of the U.S. Marine rotting in Mexico’s prison. Thank God for gutsy Mon…
Secret Service, Like Any Bloated Government Agency, Continues Unscathed
By Ron Hart
Rosemary Beach, FL
“Wheels up, rings off.”
Secret Service traveling mantra
In the wake of an ongoing series of embarrassing security breaches, Secret Service Directo…
Reminiscing about iconic late pastor of First Baptist
Many in Santa Rosa County will remember the iconic Joe Bamberg, the late, long-time pastor of First Baptist Church, Milton. What is more, many recall funny or poignant little vignettes involving him.…
















