City of Milton to cut Property Taxes for 2021
City of Milton to cut Property Taxes for 2021
The City of Milton plans to reduce Property Taxes on its citizens for the 2021 fiscal year. “We’re happy as a City that through good fiscal management we are able to proceed with a budget and a roll back rate that allows for a reduction in taxes,” said Mayor Heather Lindsay. With the adoption of … read more
U.S. Attorney Keefe Announces Nearly $500K in Housing Assitance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
U.S. Attorney Keefe Announces Nearly $500K in Housing Assitance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced that the Florida Center for Children and Youth, of Tallahassee, Florida, received $499,353 from the Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking Program. Nationally, the Department of Justice awarded nearly $101 million in … read more
City of Gulf Breeze works to set up commuter ferries using Shoreline Park boat ramp
City of Gulf Breeze works to set up commuter ferries using Shoreline Park boat ramp
Abell, center, had a meeting earlier today at Shoreline Park to discuss a commuter ferry system Gulf Breeze City Manager Samantha Abell is working outside the box with other agencies to quickly set up a commuter ferry service which could start operating out of Shoreline Park South soon. “In coordination with Pensacola Beach and the … read more
Grants up to $20K available for Santa Rosa small businesses
Grants up to $20K available for Santa Rosa small businesses
CARES Act funding totaling $2.6 million has been allocated for grants of up to $20,000 to eligible small businesses in Santa Rosa County. In partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center, applications submitted to the county will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The application period begins at 8 a.m., Monday, … read more
City of Milton moves to make appointment to vacated council seat
City of Milton moves to make appointment to vacated council seat
With the resignation of Heather Hathaway, the Milton City Council is short one member. As per the City Charter, Council has 60 days to appoint a qualified individual to fill the Ward 1, Seat 1 position for the remainder of the unexpired term. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 22, 2020, Council … read more
Lady Raiders work to build momentum with 1-2 start to volleyball season
Lady Raiders work to build momentum with 1-2 start to volleyball season
Sophomore outside hitter Kyra McKelvey takes a big swing Monday against the Panthers. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The Raider volleyball squad nestled a commanding win Monday over the Milton Panthers between three-set losses to Gulf Breeze and Crestview in their opening week. Head coach Ryan Davenport admits that three games – considering the short prep … read more
Rep. Williamson’s bill to end surprise medical bills signed into law
Rep. Williamson’s bill to end surprise medical bills signed into law
House Bill 747, Coverage for Air Ambulance Services, sponsored by Representative Jayer Williamson, was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on Fri., Sept. 18. The legislation effectively ends the practice of balance billing in Florida by closing a federal loophole that allowed air ambulances to continue to balance bill Floridians. “Air ambulance companies … read more
Peanut farmers in Santa Rosa’s north end face heavy storm losses
Peanut farmers in Santa Rosa’s north end face heavy storm losses
Bruce Holland of Holland Farms says he’s gathering peanuts as quickly as possible to save the green peanut crop for boiling peanuts and hoping to get enough sun soon to harvest the regular peanuts, a smaller variety used for peanut butter and canned nuts. He said cotton farmers may not be so lucky and could … read more
Governor to issue 30-day extension of toll suspension on Garcon Point Bridge
Governor to issue 30-day extension of toll suspension on Garcon Point Bridge
Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson has been working with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office to help secure an extension to the suspension of tolls on Garcon Point Bridge in the wake of Hurricane Sally and the resulting closure of Pensacola Bay Bridge. The Governor’s current waiver on the Garcon Point Bridge toll was … read more
U.S. Marshals nab Navarre man on child sexual charges
U.S. Marshals nab Navarre man on child sexual charges
Jeremiah Timothy Ivanoff, 37, was apprehended this morning by U.S. Marshals in Mississippi on felony charges, including sexual assault on a victim younger than 12 years of age and lewd and lascivious behavior. According to media reports Ivanoff had barricaded himself inside a residence in Meridian, Mississippi. A SWAT team assisted in his apprehension. He … read more
