Historic low-altitude missile shot over Gulf of Mexico
Historic low-altitude missile shot over Gulf of Mexico
Vermilion Stallion (Courtesy photo) A BQM-167A aerial target cruising over the Gulf of Mexico was obliterated by a surface-to-air missile deployed from Santa Rosa Island Sept. 3 The successful shoot down was the culmination of the 780th Test Squadron’s Vermilion Stallion test program, that allowed air defense system operators in Washington D.C to practice their … read more
Pensacola Beach Attorney appointed to Escambia County Court
Pensacola Beach Attorney appointed to Escambia County Court
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Joshua Hawkes to the Second Circuit Court, Jennifer Swenson to the Tenth Circuit Court, Gilberto Perez to the Twentieth Circuit Court, Stefanie Morris to the Leon County Court, and Barry Dickson to the Escambia County Court. Joshua Hawkes Hawkes, of Tallahassee, has been a lawyer with Foley … read more
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated for Hurricane Sally Damages
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Activated for Hurricane Sally Damages
Governor Ron DeSantis today activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Sally. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) administers the Emergency Bridge Loan program that provides short-term, zero-interest loans to small businesses that experienced physical damage or economic injury during Hurricane Sally. The application period … read more
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
