MILTON — Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson didn’t violate the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law by talking with Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser, according to the State Attorney’s o…
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Santa Rosa commissioner resigns to run for state rep
MILTON — Ryun Jayer Williamson resigned as Santa Rosa County’s District 1 commissioner to meet state requirements to run for state representative.
Williamson was absent from the Santa Rosa County …
Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots set candidate forums
PACE — Beginning Monday, June 13, Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots will have three forums for candidates seeking elected offices.
The first forum is set for 6-8 p.m. at the Pace Community Center, loc…
Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots to hold First of Three Candidate Forums, the first in Pace
With a list of 23 candidates for local offices, (as of 5/27/16), and about 20 more for state and federal offices the Santa Rosa Tea Party Patriots will have three forums with the first one to be held…
Will Santa Rosa County spend half a penny on the courthouse?
For the past 14 years, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners has tried to propose a 1 percent sales tax. Residents' concerns included having multiple items attached to the tax, too many…
Traffic light cameras, Sunday alcohol sales among Milton Council hot topics
MILTON — Here are a few things to make note of following the City Council’s May 10 meeting.
1. Contract renewal keeps traffic light cameras operating in Milton
The city council unanimously app…
Disaster loan deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters is June 6
Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters have until June 6 to submit low-interest disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by severe storms and tornado…
USDA awards $1 million to support Jay's economic development
JAY — A total of $39.3 million in loans and grants will help fund 68 projects for small, rural businesses and communities in 26 states.
The lone Florida recipient is Escambia River Electric Coopera…
Escambia health centers get $1 million boost in federal funding
PENSACOLA — The Department of Health and Human Services will provide $10,718,230 in funding to 12 Florida health centers for facility renovation, expansion or construction.
Escambia Community Clini…
Milton officials plant tree to honor former employee's memory
MILTON — Patrick Wilcox is gone, but he’s not forgotten.
City officials planted a Drake Elm tree to honor Wilcox’s memory on Friday during their annual Arbor Day ceremony near city hall.
Wilco…