Escambia health centers get $1 million boost in federal funding
PENSACOLA — The Department of Health and Human Services will provide $10,718,230 in funding to 12 Florida health centers for facility renovation, expansion or construction.
Escambia Community Clini…
What’s your problem? Kennington Circle could develop potholes
THE PROBLEM
Oscar Greene, a 27-year Kennington Circle resident, said if the county doesn’t fix cracks on the road, erosion and garbage truck traffic will create potholes. Greene said the county wil…
Stewart Street considered for rezoning
MILTON — Milton officials seek input from owners of property along Stewart Street, or State Road 87, regarding possible rezoning.
City Planner Randy Jorgenson said rezoning along the corridor would…
Council mulls Sunday alcohol sales
MILTON — The Milton City Council will soon vote on whether to approve language regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday for the November General Election.
As a recommendation from the ci…
Evers, Hill to speak at Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots meeting
PACE — Rep. Mike Hill and Sen. Greg Evers will speak at the Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots’ next meeting.
The event is 6 p.m. May 9 at the Pace Community Center, 5976 Chumuckla Highway, Pace.
Hill…
Central Santa Rosa Republicans set sheriff candidates debate
PACE — The Central Santa Rosa Republican Club’s next meeting is May 5 at Grover T’s Restaurant.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and is preceded by a no-host meal starting at 5:30 p.m. The club will…
Milton officials plant tree to honor former employee's memory
MILTON — Patrick Wilcox is gone, but he’s not forgotten.
City officials planted a Drake Elm tree to honor Wilcox’s memory on Friday during their annual Arbor Day ceremony near city hall.
Wilco…
Blackwater boating restrictions set July 4
MILTON — Boating enthusiasts can expect these restrictions this Fourth of July on the Blackwater River:
● Slow Speed/Minimum Wake: This applies in “Area 2-South,” which includes a 500-foot radius a…
Lock up trash to repel bears, Florida Fish and Wildlife rep says
MILTON — Bears pursue the easiest food supply, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which for many Santa Rosa County homeowners means bears getting into their garbage. …
Northwest Florida reps eye opportunities for Japanese companies
MILTON — Northwest Florida economic development representatives and the Consul General of Japan in Miami are making strides toward attracting more Japanese businesses.
Ken Okaniwa, from the Consula…















