Sep 12, 2017
Santa Rosa County may renew Paradise's marketing contract
MILTON — Santa Rosa County is set to renew its contract with Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc for the second year at a cost of $700,000 from the Tourist Development Office budget. This includes …
Sep 11, 2017
Tate alum Garrett running for state representative
PENSACOLA — Vikki Garrett has placed her bid for Florida House of Representatives District 1’s open seat.
As a native of Pensacola, Garrett grew up in District 1 and says, “I am working hard to ear…
Sep 8, 2017
City council revisits opening community center on weekends
MILTON — The City Council and city staff have continued discussions about opening the Guy Thompson Community Center on weekends, but still have some concerns. At the Sept. 5 Executive Committee meeti…
Sep 6, 2017
Santa Rosa tax collector wins Excellence in Financial Operations Award
Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Nichols is one of only a few of Florida’s 67 tax collectors to earn a designation for excellence in the field of financial operations.
A judging panel named by …
Sep 1, 2017
City staff explores Blackwater Quarter project
“The area is envisioned to be an entertainment hub with restaurants, outdoor cafes, patios, gathering spaces, etc.,” the plan states.
Aug 22, 2017
County closer to economic strategy plan
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will likely decide which firm will develop the county’s first economic development strategic plan.
This plan will set object…
Aug 18, 2017
Milton resident cited for renting rooms, violating zoning
MILTON — A woman's rental housing activities have attracted the Planning and Development Department's attention.
Cheryl Kursave lives on Robin Avenue, a small residential street between Stewart Str…
Aug 18, 2017
City to amend ordinance, allow churches to serve alcohol
MILTON — City officials plan to amend local alcohol ordinances to allow religious institutions to serve alcohol at special events.
At the Aug. 17 Committee of the Whole meeting, Monsignor Michael R…
Aug 16, 2017
Gaetz condemns racism, cautions against 'white-washing' history
PACE — Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz visited Pace High School Wednesday morning to meet with students and answer questions.
Pace High’s broadcast team, WPHS, asked Gaetz how he became a successful…
Aug 15, 2017
Milton residents take next steps to remedy Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — Monterey Shores residents are still looking for answers from Santa Rosa County officials to the red clay pollution in Indian Bayou, the body of water on which they live.
Several neighbors …