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DeSantis proposes $1,000 bonuses for teachers, principals

Written by News Service of Florida on March 31, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Florida Legislature to provide bonuses for public school principals and teachers, using $216 million in federal pandemic relief money earmarked for education. The governor is floating $1,000 bonuses for public school principals and classroom teachers in grades PreK-12, which he estimates would go to 3,600 principals and nearly 180,000 teachers throughout the state.

Dead body believed to have been homicide victim

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on March 31, 2021. Posted in News.

Human remains found Sunday in a wooded lot off of Sandy Forest Road in Milton are believed to belong to a homicide victim. At this time, all indicators are leading Major Crimes Detectives to suspect this death was a homicide, according to a Wednesday afternoon update from the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office.

The remains were taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy and identification. The deceased has been identified but public release is pending notification of next-of-kin. The exact cause of death is still under investigation.

Discipline pursued against ‘Grim Reaper’ lawyer

Written by News Service of Florida on March 31, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

A Northwest Florida attorney who drew national headlines by dressing as the Grim Reaper to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ response to the coronavirus pandemic faces possible discipline after prosecutors filed a motion last week.

Jury duty postponement backed in emergencies

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on March 30, 2021. Posted in Florida News.

Proposals are moving through the Legislature that would allow Floridians to postpone jury duty for a year during public-health emergencies and states of emergency.

Officials answer questions about Milton’s new wastewater facility

Written by Staff Reporters on March 28, 2021. Posted in News.

The City of Milton operates a sewer system that serves more than 5,000 customers in the City of Milton, Berryhill area, East Milton, NAS Whiting Field and Munson area.

The City is in the process of building a new Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to serve this growing area.

Local officials advocate at state level

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on March 26, 2021. Posted in News.

Several local officials traveled to Tallahassee last week to meet with other county leaders and talk to local legislative members. The event was 2021 Legislative Day organized by the Florida Association of Counties.

By the numbers: COVID-19 vaccinations by age

Written by News Service of Florida on March 26, 2021. Posted in Florida News, Uncategorized.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that all Floridians ages 40 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday. DeSantis focused initially on vaccinating seniors and health-care workers but has gradually loosened eligibility requirements. Here is a breakdown of the ages of people who had been vaccinated as of a Wednesday count:

— Ages 16 to 24: 99,482 people

— Ages 25 to 34: 241,935 people

Vaccination age to drop to 40 next week

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on March 25, 2021. Posted in Florida News, Uncategorized.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that all Floridians ages 40 and older will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday and that all adults will be eligible on April 5.

Southern Specialty welcomes spring in style

Written by Staff Reporters on March 24, 2021. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

It is officially springtime and that means bright colors are back in style.

Known for featuring the latest fashions at their boutique, owners and sisters-in-laws, Lisa Gambill and Magda Morton, keep Southern Specialty stocked with the most stylish clothing and cutest gift ideas for that special someone in your life.

Milton councilman shares news of resignation, confronted by commissioner

Written by Wendy Victora Rudman on March 23, 2021. Posted in Milton, News.

Two Milton City Council members have resigned in a week, with the second sharing the news at the March 23 Board of County Commissioners meeting.

George Jordan addressed commissioners during the public forum, thanking them for their support during the nearly three years he has served on the council.