MILTON — Christopher Ray, U.S. postal inspector, recently spoke to The Milton Rotary Club about his job.
The job of the postal inspectors is to enforce the laws that defend the nation’s mail system…
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Pace sailor participates in Honduras humanitarian efforts
PACE — U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet has deployed a force to execute Continuing Promise to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagement…
County completes first half-cent sales tax project
PACE — Santa Rosa County held a ribbon cutting March 16 for the newly built Sweet Bay Bridge, the county’s first large infrastructure project funded by the Local Option Sales Tax. Sweet Bay Drive is …
Santa Rosa Democratic Party supports women
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Democratic Party works to empower local women, during Women’s History Month and all year long, acccording to chairwoman Sarah Coutu.
“Women right now are the ones that are o…
Report: Santa Rosa County drops five ranks from previous year
MILTON — Santa Rosa County ranks 12th of the 67 Florida counties for overall health outcomes, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institu…
Hawking's footprint
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Milton business wins $100,000 incentive from Santa Rosa County
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a $100,000 Super Qualified Target Industry incentive for Ropella, a growing executive search firm in the Santa Rosa Industrial Park. The company is …
Not a fan of check cashing companies
Dear Dave,
How do you feel about check cashing companies?
— Norman
Dear Norman,
I’m not a big fan of check cashing companies. They’re not nearly as bad as payday lenders, but it still …
County to prepare beaches for sea turtle nesting
NAVARRE — Sand tilling will take place beginning March 19 on Navarre Beach. Tilling is required to lessen the impact of compacted sand on sea turtle nesting and hatching activities. Turtles prefer so…
Gulf Islands National Seashore seeks ice machine, laundry services
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are seeking applications to provide commercial services at the Fort Pickens Campground. The services currently requested include a self-dispensi…