Santa Rosa commissioners say they won’t follow Walton’s move against license plate readers
Two Santa Rosa County commissioners said they would not support removing license plate readers from county right of way, a day after commissioners in Walton County voted 5-0 for their removal.
TNA wrestler headlines Panther Brawl III
A Total Nonstop Action (TNA) wrestler who makes regular appearances on television will headline a professional wrestling card at Milton High School Sept. 5, a now-annual fundraiser for the school’s wrestling team simply known as “Panther Brawl.”
Bands on the Blackwater returns with Fall lineup
The temperatures will be starting to cool off, and that means Bands on the Blackwater returns for the fall with live music along the Blackwater River.
County advances $500,000 farmland easement plan
Santa Rosa County commissioners agreed at their committee meeting Aug. 25 to advance a plan committing half a million dollars in county conservation funds toward farmland easements.
Milton council debates humor on city Facebook page
A Milton councilman who questioned the humor on the city’s Facebook page told members at a work session Aug. 20 that the “expert guidance” he read had been compiled with the help of artificial intelligence, drawing laughter from some and beginning a very sharp discussion.
Life Options Clinic seeks funds for parenting facility
A faith-based family clinic in Milton has raised a little over $200,000 toward a roughly $750,000 building that would house its parenting and life skills classes.
World War II veteran prepares to mark 100th birthday
When Vincent Therrien turned 17, he spent much of that year trying to serve during World War II.
Patronis, Valimont to meet for second time in November election
With U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis taking 71 percent of the vote districtwide in the Aug. 18 Florida primary, the first-term congressman from Panama City will face off against Democratic challenger Gay Valimont in the November general election
Santa Rosa voters oust two incumbent commissioners
Santa Rosa County voters ousted both sitting commissioners on the ballot during the Florida primary on Aug. 18, completing a turnover of four of the board’s five seats in four years.
County approves mosquito budget, infrastructure projects
Santa Rosa County commissioners approved 28 items on their consent agenda during their meeting Aug. 13.
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