Milton could nix new wastewater treatment plant
The Milton City Council has a difficult decision to make: Saddle the city with massive debt, find partners to share costs, or scrap plans to build a new wastewater plant and pay Pace Water System to take the city’s raw sewage.
Customers create cupcakes at The Makery in Pace
Meredith Sowell, a member of the Pace High School Class of 2013, knew as a teen she wanted to own her own bakery. She began living that dream in December, when she opened The Makery Bake Shop at 4857 West Spencer Field Road.
Wright: ‘tough decisions to make’ about utilities’ future
The Milton City Council last week unanimously passed a resolution opposing the original draft of House Bill 1485, which would create a regional utilities authority, one day after Santa Rosa County Commissioner Colten Wright said the county is considering changes to its franchise agreements.
Teacher of the Year: Cathryn Denny is following her parents’ example
Most people played “school” as children; few of them played in a real classroom.
Cathryn Denny, the daughter of two teachers, was one of the lucky few who did, and it’s made all the difference.
Chaplains help first responders deal with trauma
First responders accept that they will experience traumatic events; it’s what they do. But they aren’t immune to the mental health challenges those experiences create.
Florida House passes ‘Cassie’s Law’
The Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed the Cassie Carli Law, sponsored by Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre. The bill would protect at-risk parents in child custody exchanges.
Santa Rosa Creek Band asks bridge to be named for ‘bridgebuilder’ Hinote
Chief Dan Helms of the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee – also called the Santa Rosa Creek Band – said last week that former Chief Lloyd Hinote is a “hero” to his people and the county.
County, Navy to share cost for Clear Creek property
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan last week at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 8 committee meeting.
Businesswoman demands mayor recant email statements
A barrage of emails sent by Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay to City Manager Scott Collins on Dec. 30 infuriated some city councilors. Now a Pace businesswoman is hinting at legal action against Lindsay and the city for remarks Lindsay made about her in one of those emails.
Parker announces he will seek a third term
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker announced today that he has pre-filed to run for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners’ District 1 seat.