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Stories by Ken Garner

Stories by Ken Garner

Cook: County to advertise RFPs for old courthouse

September 11, 2023
Santa Rosa County staff members are preparing a request for proposals about what to do with the old courthouse in downtown Milton, according to County Administrator DeVann Cook.

Zoning board send land development code changes to commission

September 7, 2023
Last week, the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board reviewed proposed changes to the county’s Land Development Code for the last time before the final draft goes before the Board of County Commissioners for final approval.

Flyovers and roundabouts still planned for U.S. 98

August 23, 2023
This just in: A flyover and roundabouts are still coming to Navarre, but not anytime soon. “It’s not moving forward at this point,” Florida Department of Transportation District 3 Public Information Officer Ian Satter said earlier this month of plans to widen U.S. Highway 98. “We schedule projects based on the (transportation planning organizations’) work priorities and, at the end of the day, (improving 98 through Navarre) hasn’t been a priority.”

Two chances remain to comment on LDC proposals

August 23, 2023
Residents will have their next – and likely next to last – opportunity to comment on Santa Rosa County’s proposed Land Development Code changes at a Zoning Board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.

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.

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.

Commissioners hear updated impact fee study

August 7, 2023
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith, a real estate agent, said last week the county can’t continue depending on property taxes to top off its general fund.

Andrade to recommend firing Milton city clerk

August 4, 2023
Milton City Attorney Alex Andrade is expected to recommend firing City Clerk Dawn Molinero at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the city council.

Jubilee cancels public hearings on rezoning request

August 4, 2023
Public hearings to consider Jubilee Development Group LLC’s rezoning application have been canceled at the owner’s request, Santa Rosa County Planning Director Shawn Ward announced Friday, July 28.

County honors Constitutional Essay contest winners

August 2, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners at a meeting last week honored five middle and high school winners of the Central Santa Rosa County Republican Club’s 2023 Constitutional Essay Contest.
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