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Recycling program to resume Sept. 21 in Santa Rosa County, dependent on the reopening of ECUA’s recycling facility

Written by Staff Reporters on September 12, 2022. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County will resume its recycling program Wed., Sept. 21, dependent on ECUA reopening their recycling facility on Mon., Sept. 26. To help ensure it is successful, county staff will be taking extra steps to ensure collected recyclables are not contaminated with non-recyclable garbage. Staff will visually inspect each load of recyclable materials to ensure it will be accepted by ECUA’s processing facility.

WastePro (franchised waste hauler for the county) will resume its recycling program on Mon., Sept. 26. Residents who utilize non-franchised haulers are encouraged to reach out to them regarding any changes in their recycling program.

Council to reject riverfront development proposal

Written by Ken Garner on September 8, 2022. Posted in News.

The strip of land between Broad Street and the Blackwater River is one of eight “anchor” areas identified in Milton’s 2015 Riverfront Master Plan, but a city official said last month the economy is hampering efforts to develop the property.

City makes compelling argument against widening U.S. 90

Written by Staff Reporters on August 31, 2022. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Moving traffic through or around Milton isn’t a new concern. The city considered building a second bridge over the Blackwater River to connect Berryhill Street to U.S. Highway 90 and create a bypass at least 20 years ago.

But now that the Florida Department of Transportation is moving ahead with a plan to widen Caroline Street (U.S. 90) from two to four lanes between Stewart Street and Ward Basin Road, the debate over downtown’s future has taken on a new urgency.

Financial records your business should keep

Written by Staff Reporters on August 30, 2022. Posted in Business.

The paperwork adds up. This is the stark reality many small businesses face when they don’t yet have the time, tools, or know-how to keep up with their financial records.

Unfortunately, this is also one of the reasons many of those small businesses don’t make it.

Saturday recount to decide BoCC District 2 winner

Written by Ken Garner on August 26, 2022. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County Commissioner Colten Wright, left, and County Judge Tony Giraud review “cured” ballots during the Canvassing Board’s meeting Thursday.

Recount – not runoff – could decide Santa Rosa County Commission District 2 election

Written by Ken Garner on August 25, 2022. Posted in News.

Almost 48 hours after polls closed Tuesday, it’s still unclear who won Santa Rosa County’s District 2 Board of County Commissioners seat.

District One Medical Examiner’s Office facility plans held up by funding concerns

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 25, 2022. Posted in News.

Escambia County is holding up progress on the District One Medical Examiner’s Office relocation to Santa Rosa County, according to Santa Rosa County’s attorney.

Of the counties – Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties – in the District One coverage area, Escambia, which has opposed moving the office to Santa Rosa County, has been noted as a holdout on approving funding to allow for the construction of the new office.

Navarre principals share thoughts on new school year

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on August 23, 2022. Posted in Education.

School administrators from across Santa Rosa County were busy at work before school opened Aug. 10.

Prior to the school year, school administrators were engaged in hiring new personnel, enrolling new students, creating master schedules, breaking down assessment data from the previous year and collaborating with other administrators from different schools.

Recycling services suspended while ECUA repairs facility

Written by Staff Reporters on August 11, 2022. Posted in News.

Recycling services in Santa Rosa County continue to be temporarily suspended. The Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has temporarily closed due to equipment malfunctions and supply chain issues related to repair parts. As a result, the MRF will not be able to receive recycling materials until further notice. Due to the temporary closure of the MRF, Waste Pro (franchised waste hauler for the county) recycling services will continue to be suspended until the facility reopens.

Brooks East request for commercial use fails

Written by Ken Garner on August 5, 2022. Posted in News.

Brooks East developers still can build 85 homes on a 23-acre parcel between U.S. Highway 98 and Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, but the Santa Rosa County Commission squashed plans for commercial development in a 2-acre strip along the highway.