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Don Salter: ‘A life definitely worth celebrating’

August 21, 2023
Former Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter passed away Sunday morning, August 20, 2023. Salter served District 3 for 20 years before retiring in 2020.

Wrestlers to honor fallen colleague Van Christopher

August 16, 2023
The Coastal Wrestling Federation will honor Van Golston — who wrestled as Van Christopher — at its event Voltage: The Tribute, on Saturday at Santa Rosa County Auditorium. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 7 p.m.

SRCAS hosting Community Cat Days Aug. 22 and 23

August 16, 2023
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting Community Cat Days for Santa Rosa County residents Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Up to 30 stray/feral cats will be accepted for free spay and neutering through community cats program funding.

Milton council votes 5-3 to fire City Clerk Dawn Molinero

August 15, 2023
The Milton City Council voted 5-3 Tuesday, Aug. 8, to terminate City Clerk Dawn Molinero on the recommendation of City Attorney Alex Andrade. Andrade based his recommendation on his investigation of a personnel complaint filed Aug. 1 by Economic Development Director Ed Spears, who alleged that Molinero violated city policies and created a hostile work environment.

Jorgenson attends last Milton council meeting as city manager

August 15, 2023
Randy Jorgenson attended his last Milton City Council meeting as city manager on Tuesday, Aug. 8. He’ll be in Georgia to see his son graduate U.S. Army basic training on Aug. 17, when the council’s next meeting is scheduled. The council’s next meeting is Sept. 5, the day Jorgenson’s retirement begins.

Backpacks for Hope help students prepare for school, learn about IBC’s mission

August 15, 2023
Immanuel Baptist Church in Pace has offered its Backpacks for Hope ministry for years; nobody at the Aug. 5 event was quite sure how many. “Do you know?” missions leader Dixie Peterson asked security volunteer Paul Peaden. “A lot,” Peaden said. Peterson went to ask someone else.

Florida Power and Light donates $20,000 to support National Naval Aviation Museum’s new homeschool program

August 14, 2023
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) is delighted to announce a recent contribution of $20,000 from Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) towards the museum’s new Homeschool Academy. The check presentation ceremony took place on the base Friday morning, Aug.11.

Homeschool Academy: The Museum Classroom was initiated by NAMF in January 2023, with a focus on families homeschooling children aged 5 to 18. FPL’s generous grant will enable NAMF to extend the program’s reach throughout the entire school year, benefiting the homeschooling community.

Congressman Gaetz introduces ‘National Prayer in School Act’

August 10, 2023
This week, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will introduce the “National Prayer in School Act.” This legislation, if passed, will allow students and staff to pray in school without fear of repercussion if they choose to engage.

Milton council fires City Clerk Dawn Molinero

August 9, 2023
The Milton City Council voted 5-3 Tuesday, Aug. 8, to terminate City Clerk Dawn Molinero on the recommendation of City Attorney Alex Andrade.

Former Pace AD organizing Bible study for retired coaches

August 7, 2023
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden said, “A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.”
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