Each year, residents of various fire districts pay fire assessments, which help finance and equip fire districts with the tools they need to do their jobs. While these rates often fluctuate in small degrees, this year some fire districts’ assessment rates are significantly changing due to bills signed into law last legislative session.
Although not facing a direct impact from Tropical Storm Francine, Santa Rosa County may still see some impacts from this tropical system. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts may include: A high risk of deadly rip currents Tuesday night through Friday night Dangerous surf Wednesday night through Thursday night Tornadoes […]
The Panhandle Book Club officially opened in March, and after only three months, reached its enrollment cap of 400 registrations. The Panhandle Book Club is Santa Rosa County’s affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program that delivers books to children from birth to the age of 5-years-old completely free of charge.
Florida needs volunteers. Americorps, the federal agency for volunteering and national service, says the Sunshine State ranks toward the bottom of nearly every volunteer rate list.
Roxanne Meiss is running for re-election this November for Milton City Council Ward 2 position. Larry McKee is facing off against Meiss and is hoping to serve on the council for the first time.
The 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 19.
