Stories by Marlo Scafe
Stories by Marlo Scafe
Santa Rosa Online teacher of 59 years fosters curiosity in students
January 23, 2025
Carl O’Neal has long been a resolute educator. This year marks his 59th year teaching and he was named one of five finalists for 2024 Teacher of the Year in Santa Rosa County.
O’Neal teaches a variety of science classes at Santa Rosa Online, the first online public school offered in the county. Principal Jerilyn O’Brien said that they are lacking clubs for students to join, and O’Neal has been instrumental in launching their science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) club.
Milton City Council votes to have a shade meeting with the city attorney
January 20, 2025
On Jan. 14, Milton City Council members voted for a shade meeting with the city attorney to discuss the public records lawsuit against the mayor.
Milton City Council makes cuts to state appropriation requests
January 20, 2025
The Milton City Council has been tasked with cutting their state appropriation requests down to three in response to Sen. Don Gaetz’s remarks at the Jan. 9 delegation meeting.
Gaetz announced that funding for previous projects that were approved are likely to be rejected in 2025 because loans that were granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic have run dry.
A HOPE Spay and Neuter Clinic to open for kitten season
January 20, 2025
A new spay and neuter clinic will open in Milton after seven years of transporting cats and dogs to Panama City for affordable animal care.
Animal Health Outreach Prevention Education, also known as A HOPE, is a local animal outreach that helps provide spay and neuter services to homed or stray cats and dogs in Santa Rosa County. A HOPE Vice President Paige Cary said they will be opening a local clinic just in time for kitten season, when feline breeding is at its peak in early spring to late summer.
Chamber of Commerce 88th Annual Community Awards & Installation Luncheon
January 20, 2025
Every year the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce celebrates local businesses, leaders, and notable citizens who have made an impact in the community. On Jan. 17 award winners for the year 2024 were announced followed by the installation of new commerce members.
Local student awarded Pensacola Bay Eagle Scout Project of 2024
January 17, 2025
A Pace High School student was awarded the Pensacola Bay Eagle Scout Project of 2024 which involved building a pen for horses and veterans a space to bond together.
Chumuckla Community Church celebrates the fifth anniversary of its food pantry
January 16, 2025
For the past five years, Chumuckla Community Church has faithfully given boxes filled with food donations to the local community.
Trouble in Trout Bayou
January 13, 2025
Milton residents expressed their concerns and troubles with Trout Bayou, a waterway that connects to the Gulf of Mexico and has become increasingly difficult to access.
Milton resident finds salvation in worship
January 10, 2025
Robert Gilliard was born and raised in Milton and grew up attending and playing music at West Florida Baptist Church. Today he still lives in Milton and uses his lifelong passion for Jesus and music to lead a worship team at Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze.
Santa Rosa County considers new ways to preserve farmland
January 9, 2025
At the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 6, Commissioner Rhett Rowell spoke about changing the way the county and landowners think about conservation easements.