Category: politics

The Santa Rosa County Library System annually applies for and receives the State Aid to Libraries grant through the Florida Division of Library and Information Services, and is again eligible to rece…

MILTON — The Milton City Council voted Sept. 12 to draft an ordinance allowing alcohol sales and consumption within 500 feet of a religious establishment with the approval of the church’s governing b…

MILTON — Santa Rosa County is set to renew its contract with Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc for the second year at a cost of $700,000 from the Tourist Development Office budget. This includes …

PENSACOLA — Vikki Garrett has placed her bid for Florida House of Representatives District 1’s open seat.
As a native of Pensacola, Garrett grew up in District 1 and says, “I am working hard to ear…

MILTON — The City Council and city staff have continued discussions about opening the Guy Thompson Community Center on weekends, but still have some concerns. At the Sept. 5 Executive Committee meeti…

Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Nichols is one of only a few of Florida’s 67 tax collectors to earn a designation for excellence in the field of financial operations.
A judging panel named by …

“The area is envisioned to be an entertainment hub with restaurants, outdoor cafes, patios, gathering spaces, etc.,” the plan states.

MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will likely decide which firm will develop the county’s first economic development strategic plan.
This plan will set object…

MILTON — A woman's rental housing activities have attracted the Planning and Development Department's attention.
Cheryl Kursave lives on Robin Avenue, a small residential street between Stewart Str…

MILTON — City officials plan to amend local alcohol ordinances to allow religious institutions to serve alcohol at special events.
At the Aug. 17 Committee of the Whole meeting, Monsignor Michael R…