Stories by Ken Garner
Stories by Ken Garner
Imogene Theatre begins new chapter with Liberty Church
January 2, 2024
The Historic Imogene Theatre is beginning a new chapter in its long history in 2024.
Liberty Church bought the 111-year-old building – an iconic landmark in downtown Milton – for $850,000 from the Santa Rosa Historical Society in December.
Broxson to answer utilities authority questions
January 1, 2024
Residents in North Santa Rosa County want to know what a proposed regional utilities authority could mean to their local service providers — and their monthly rates. They’ll have an opportunity to find out at a community involvement meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street in Milton.
Parker suing Gulf Coast Gun owner Chris Smith
December 29, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker is suing Chris Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoor LLC, for using and profiting from Parker’s name and likeness without authorization.
Have faith in 2024
December 29, 2023
The Press Gazette asked area church leaders to share a verse or message for readers to consider as the new year begins
Coalition opposes Broxson’s proposed utility authority
December 21, 2023
Nine water systems serving residents in north Santa Rosa County have united to oppose a proposed utility authority they worry would absorb their operations and raise customers’ rates.
Teacher of the Year: Davenport
December 19, 2023
Rebecca Davenport, Bagdad Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year, credits her passion for teaching to two Escambia County educators.
Teacher of the Year: Special Olympics leads Guy to special education
December 17, 2023
The Special Olympics has helped thousands – maybe millions – of people since its founding in 1968. It helped Theresa Guy, Teacher of the Year at Martin Luther King Middle School in Milton, find a vocation.
New medical examiner’s office coming to Milton
December 16, 2023
After two years of negotiations, the Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton county commissions have agreed to build a new District One Medical Examiner’s facility in Milton.
New management: Lighthouse Christian takes over East Milton Park
December 16, 2023
East Milton Park’s future looks bright. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Santa Rosa County Commission approved an agreement with Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to take over management of the 71-acre sports complex northeast of State Road 87 South’s intersection with U.S. Highway 90.
New Year, new owners
December 16, 2023
A Voyage Real Estate of Pensacola has announced that the Santa Rosa Historical Society has sold the Historic Imogene Theatre on Caroline Street in downtown Milton. The Press Gazette will provide more details as they become available.