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Stories by Ken Garner

Stories by Ken Garner

Milton unveils banner naming council chambers for Al Brewton

February 14, 2024
Alfred D. “Al” Brewton was a dedicated advocate for residents of Milton, a fixture at meetings of the city council and its advisory boards for years. On Thursday, the city unveiled a sign naming the council chambers in his honor.

Milton council delays Jorgenson decision

February 14, 2024
The Milton City Council will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to decide how to proceed while it seeks a replacement for City Manager Scott Collins, who is resigning effective Feb. 23.

County Administrator DeVann Cook announces resignation

February 13, 2024
Santa Rosa County Administrator DeVann Cook submitted his letter of resignation to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday.

Sign up now to sponsor military tribute banners

February 13, 2024
The City of Milton and the Three Rivers Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will once again collaborate on a project to remember and honor American veterans. This will be the fifth year that individualized military tribute banners will be displayed throughout downtown Milton as well as Veterans Memorial Park.

County to consider installing state’s largest U.S. flag

February 13, 2024
Installing Florida’s largest American flag in Santa Rosa County would display its residents’ patriotism, honor the military and veterans, and attract tourists, County Commissioner James Calkins told his colleagues at two Board of County Commissioners’ meetings last week.

Living Truth Church podcast series complements Sunday sermons

February 12, 2024
The pastors at Living Truth Church in Pace talk a lot about discipleship; in January, it began producing a podcast as a new resource to help its “D-Groups” – discipleship groups – better understand the previous Sunday’s sermon.

Collins submits resignation; Jorgenson to return as interim city manager?

February 10, 2024
The Milton City Council is expected to consider appointing Randy Jorgenson as interim city manager at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 13. Jorgenson served as city manager from 2018 until his retirement in September 2023. Scott Collins, hired in September to replace Jorgenson, submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Heather Lindsay and the council by email on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Central senior competes in FFA state tractor safety contest

February 10, 2024
Hunter Hall grinned when a reporter asked how long he’s been driving tractors. “Since I could walk,” he said. Hall, of Brownsdale, is a senior at Central School in Allentown. On Friday, he finished ninth in the Florida FFA Safe Tractor Operation and Maintenance Contest at the Florida State Fairground in Tampa.

Collins resigns as Milton’s city manager

February 8, 2024
Milton City Manager Scott Collins, who began his duties in October, submitted a letter of resignation to the Milton City Council and Mayor Heather Lindsay by email on Wednesday.

First Apostolic fishing tournament provides fun, fellowship

February 6, 2024
First Apostolic Church of Pace is planning its Fourth Annual James V. Hughes Memorial Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24.
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