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3 restaurants shut down over health violations, including cockroach in rice
The new year is off to a bad start for some area restaurants. Three local restaurants, Hunan in Crestview, the Grand Buffet in Pace and the Waffle House in Milton, were each issued emergency closure …
Speak Out January 13
Share what's on your mind by calling 623-5887 and leave a clear, short message. All callers may not appear in the print edition of the SRPG because of space limitations.
Milton: Council Member Marilyn Jones resigns, Grady Hester fills seat
In the midst of health and personal issues, Milton Council Member Marilyn Jones tendered her resignation during Tuesday night’s regular council meeting. Taking her seat on the council for the remaind…
Cold Weather Shelter open through Wednesday night
The cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will now be open through Wednesday night, Jan. 13 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, according to the Santa Rosa County Public Information Office…
Florida Department of Health Santa Rosa recognized for excellence in public health emergencies
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) was recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to,…
Three finalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Paula Jones of Avalon Middle School, Stephanie Duffy of Gulf Breeze High School and Sarah Thomin of Holley-Navarre Primary School have been announced as the three finalists for the Santa Rosa County …
Portion of Sandy Forest Road closed for bridge replacement, road repair
Officials with the Florida Forest Service have closed a portion of Sandy Forest Road from Munson Highway to Charlie Foster Road for bridge replacement and road repair, according to a press release fr…
Executive orders are Obama’s weapon in national gun battle
President Barack Obama is a gun dealer’s best friend. You wouldn’t know by all the theatrics following his pronouncement this week regarding his gun-related executive orders.
According to Bloomberg…
Frustrations mount about Avalon Blvd.
The $1.7 million, four-lane project of Avalon Boulevard originated to resurface 6.1 miles of the road from the Garcon Point Bridge to south of Interstate 10 began in 2009 and should have been complet…