Aug 9, 2018
Tourism council balks at Milton Riverwalk fund request
Milton officials faced harsh questioning by members of the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Aug. 2 over whether to commit funds toward the continuing Milton Riverwalk project.
Aug 9, 2018
Interns at refuge help wildlife, gain skills
Caring for the roughly 2,000 animals that come through the front doors of the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge each year is more than a full-time job, and the students who make it happen do so without pay.
Aug 9, 2018
‘Rain harvesting’ nurtures gardens, aids conservation
With concerns mounting about water supply throughout the state, the Florida Beverage Association (FBA) is partnering with the Santa Rosa County UF/IFAS Extension Office to promote citizen protection of local water.
Aug 2, 2018
Keeping seniors safe from the heat in summer a priority
The topic of summer heat and its impact on senior citizens isn’t new. The need to help seniors stay cool on those days of sweltering temperatures and unforgiving humidity is never-ending.
Aug 2, 2018
Continuing to grow, Navy Federal has made its mark in Northwest Florida
Only one building was planned when the wheels were put into motion by Navy Federal to expand operations into Pensacola.
Aug 2, 2018
Baskerville-Donovan secures Tom King Bayou design
For Baskerville-Donovan Inc. (BDI), Holley by the Sea’s flooding woes have become a continuing source of work and income from the county.
Aug 2, 2018
Commissioners rein in developers’ housing plans
In yet another unusually high turnout, the Board of County Commissioners meeting hall was packed July 26 with residents of Santa Rosa County seeking to have their voices heard at the monthly Special Rezoning meeting.
Aug 2, 2018
National Night Out to unite community
Back to school is rapidly approaching, and the 35th Annual National Night Out, Aug. 7, aims to help Santa Rosa County’s youngest residents prepare for the coming school year.
Jul 26, 2018
Holley Navarre Fire pins 2 new firefighters
Holley Navarre Fire District pinned two new firefighters July 13. Mike Ritter and Kailey White started working in the district July 3.