School district’s Center for Innovation to hold ribbon cutting March 31
Santa Rosa District Schools has announced the grand opening of the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand hands-on, career and technical education opportunities for students across the district. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the new center located at 6447 Highway 90, Milton, Florida, 32570.
Gas prices jump – cheapest prices in Milton
In some areas of Northwest Florida, gas prices at the pump have jumped nearly 50 cents since Sunday morning.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: How outdated beneficiary choices can derail your plans
When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s future.
UPDATE: All lanes of Highway 90 just east of the Blackwater River Bridge in East Milton reopen after crash
UPDATE: All lanes of Highway 90 just east of the Blackwater River Bridge in East Milton have reopened. They were previously closed due to a traffic crash.
Aesthetic upgrades don’t fix roads: Santa Rosa’s misplaced priorities
Editor’s note: The vote on this issue took place Thursday, Feb. 26, after this was published. Commissioner Bobby Burkett made a motion to deny the request to upgrade the board room. Commissioners Ray Eddington and Rhett Rowell followed with a “yes to deny” vote. The budgeted item failed on a 3-2 vote with Commissioners Colten […]
For God’s Sake
Like many married couples, my wife and I have different temperature preferences. I prefer cooler — even cold — temperatures. My wife is hauling out her winter gear at 70 degrees. She is usually cold. I am usually hot.
She often grasps my hands and exclaims, “You are WARM!” I sometimes ask absentmindedly, “Do you find it hot in here?” She replies from her huddle of blankets, “What do you think?” We both grew up in northern climates, so I once asked, “What did you do in winter?”
Financial Focus: Unlock the full potential of your 401(k)
Your 401(k) is one of the most powerful tools for securing your financial future. The question is: Are you using it to its full potential?














