MILTON — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Lane Lynchard ran unopposed for his District 5 seat, but incumbent Don Salter of District 3 has a non-party affiliation candidate to face in November.
Meanw…
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Santa Rosa County eyes bear-deterrent methods (MAP)
MILTON — Santa Rosa County is moving forward with a plan to prevent human-bear interactions, which occur mostly in the southern end of the county.
In 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati…
Milton street resurfacing begins
MILTON — Resurfacing will begin on these Milton streets Sept. 7:
●Cedar Street (west of Byrom Street)
●Cyprus Street
●Hickory Street
●Lee Street
●Orange Street
●Pecan Street
A three-d…
Gulf Breeze park under renovation
Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze will be closed approximately two weeks for resurfacing. Preparations have begun for placement of pour-in-place, Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible rubberized s…
More school resource officers among new sheriff's plans
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…
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 offices set Labor Day schedule
MILTON — These Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day, unless otherwise noted:
●Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and anima…
Workgroup to focus on Florida courthouse safety
MILTON — A statewide workgroup made up of Florida judges plans to address courthouse security within the state’s 67 counties.
Florida Chief Justice Jorge Labarga said the measure is necessary.
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Early voting ends Saturday in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Early voting in Santa Rosa County continues through Saturday, Aug. 27. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at these locations:
● Santa Rosa County Administration Building, 6495 Carolin…
Optimist Park needs lighting, irrigation improvements (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
MILTON — City officials are seeking the county’s assistance in improving Optimist Park, located off Old Bagdad Highway.
GALLERY: Photos of Optimist Park in Milton>
Parks and Recreation Director…