MILTON — Bob Johnson prevailed as the favorite in this week’s election to replace retiring Sheriff Wendell Hall.
According to the county’s supervisor of elections office, Johnson — who takes off…
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Santa Rosa officials talk on courthouse, infrastructure tax results
MILTON — The primary election provided a win for funding Santa Rosa County public improvements while presenting another obstacle for funding a new courthouse.
Voters approved the infrastructure …
Santa Rosa zoning board accepting resumes for vacancy
MILTON — Santa Rosa County District 2 has a vacancy on the Santa Rosa Zoning Board. The Santa Rosa County Commission is accepting resumes to fill the opening.
The 10-member zoning board hears requ…
Navarre chamber to discuss half-penny tax
NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee is hosting an "Overview of the Half Penny.”
The event is set for noon Aug. 19 at the Na…
Santa Rosa mitigation strategy ranked 'top tier'
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Local Mitigation Strategy plan, developed by staff with input from the LMS Task Force, was recently rated among those in the "top tier" of the state.
The plan, which…
Milton council to discuss medical cannabis moratorium
MILTON — While the city of Milton is not zoned for medical marijuana dispensaries, that could change.
Next week, the Milton City Council has scheduled the first reading of a proposed medical canna…
3 things county commissioners are talking about
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners discussed tourism marketing efforts, Vietnam veteran recognition and a half-cent tax committee.
1. SANTA ROSA COUNTY MARKETING EFF…
Santa Rosa Republicans to discuss government accountability
NAVARRE — The Republican Club of Santa Rosa County’s next monthly meeting and Dutch treat dinner is scheduled for Aug. 2.
The group will meet 6:30 p.m. at Helen Back Again, 8651 Navarre Parkway, N…
Pace alumnus interning in Washington D.C.
PACE — Pace High School alumnus and former drum major Jarrod Colley is attending the University of Southern Mississippi.
This summer, he’s an intern with Congressman Jeff Miller in Washington D.C.…
Commissioner Rob Williamson receives Presidential Advocacy Award
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson is the latest recipient of the Florida Association of Counties’ Presidential Advocacy Award. Florida county commissioners who have shown excepti…