Grover’s Fingers and Wings makes headway with its new Milton location
September 20, 2024
Michael Graham has been eager to open his new Grover’s Fingers and Wings location in Milton but wants to make sure it’s done the right way.
Navarre restaurant to open second location at former Grover T’s building in Milton
September 16, 2024
For months, the former Grover T’s location in Milton has sat vacant, but it won’t be empty much longer.
Milton’s Exchange Hotel reopened as financial business office
August 22, 2024
The Exchange Hotel in Downtown Milton’s historic district has sat on the corner of Caroline St. and Elmira St. for over a century. The building, which has seen plenty of notable historical figures pass through its doors over the years, was recently renovated and reopened as an office for Blackwood Financial Group. The financial services […]
Casey’s Acquires CEFCO Convenience Stores
August 5, 2024
Casey’s General Stores announced in a press release on July 26 that it is purchasing Fikes Wholesale, which owns 198 CEFCO Convenience stores.
Badcock locations are closing nationwide, including stores in Santa Rosa County
July 30, 2024
All Badcock Home Furniture and More stores are closing, including the Pace and Milton locations. Badcock confirmed on its Facebook page that it’s going out of business. “All Badcock stores are closing!” the company’s Facebook page said. Conn’s HomePlus is also closing 73 stores, according to the company’s website. Twenty of the locations are in […]
One of the most anticipated sports video games of all-time hits the market today. Are you buying it?
July 19, 2024
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market as gamers who waited more than a decade for the franchise’s next installment rush to play.
Whiting Aviation Park receives major grant
July 1, 2024
On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded funds for workforce development and infrastructure improvements through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the Defense Infrastructure Grant (DIG).
Plans submitted for Costco store in Pensacola
June 25, 2024
A new Costco retail store is planned for Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. The new store would be 161,780 square feet, according to plans submitted by Thomas Engineering Group from Tampa, Florida. A gas station is also included. The store, located at 181 East Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, would have 885 parking spaces. The […]
For Gator’s Seafood, keeping it simple is a winning recipe
June 24, 2024
A staple of the East Milton food scene is back for summer.
Gator’s Seafood, which has been serving customers since 1975 at its 4030 Farrington Road location, reopened its doors Friday, June 7. The restaurant operates seasonally, opening each June and closing in late summer.
Barbecue restaurant planning third Florida location in Pace
June 21, 2024
A new barbecue restaurant has been OK’d for Santa Rosa County. Jim N Nick’s has been approved for a location at 4625 Highway 90 in Pace, according to an approval letter from the Santa Rosa County Development Services Center. The restaurant will be 5,160 square feet. The restaurant is planned for an area with a […]