Chambers work with county on temporary signage issues
Chambers work with county on temporary signage issues
Representatives from several Santa Rosa County chambers of commerce and small business owners this morning met with Santa Rosa County staff to discuss proposed amendments to the county’s land development code — particularly ordinances related to temporary signage. Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning Director Shawn Ward told more than a dozen attendees that the … read more
Milton voters express strong support of widening U.S. 90 and dissatisfaction with City Council
Milton voters express strong support of widening U.S. 90 and dissatisfaction with City Council
The Listener Group recently conducted a survey of City of Milton registered voters, and results reveal 24.1% do not support four-laning of U.S. 90 between Stewart Street and Ward Basin Road. 56.1% do support the four-laning and 19.8% are undecided. A majority expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the current city council. The survey shows … read more
Smith gets 20 years in death of adopted child
Smith gets 20 years in death of adopted child
State Attorney Bill Eddins announces that Grace Joan Smith (age 71) was sentenced to 20 years in state prison by Circuit Judge Jan Shackelford after being convicted by an Escambia County Jury of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child and Aggravated Child Abuse on May 10, 2019. On October 14, 2017 law enforcement was called to … read more
FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
Brady Lee White and Phillip Lee Adams with cobia caught on a recent fishing trip Want to try your hand at Florida fishing? License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 1 and 2, and license-free freshwater fishing weekend is June 8 and 9. During these weekends, a fishing license is not required for Florida residents or … read more
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
The Navarre Garden Club will present its semi-annual flower show Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Navarre Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. According to organizers, the show is entitled “ Florida’s Many Flags” and will include many specimens of horticulture grown in the area, a large … read more
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Losing a loved one is especially hard for children. Before they graduate from high school, one out of every 20 children will lose a parent — and that number doesn’t include those who experience the death of a brother or sister, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or friend. Children simply haven’t developed the skills to … read more
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County on May 23 hosted its 95th anniversary celebration event. Over 100 community leaders, elected officials, volunteers, and advocates were on hand to celebrate the organization’s history and continued impact on the community, including expanding services into Santa Rosa County. President and CEO Laura Gilliam announced the organization is in the … read more
Raiders not skipping a beat
Raiders not skipping a beat
Marlon Courtney #1, returning, rising senior quarterback and his offensive line (photo by Jay Phillips) Navarre welcomed Milton to Bennett C. Russell stadium last Friday and beat the Panthers 10-0 in the varsity-only half of the game. Navarre’s first team offense started the game and faced a third-and-eight on their first possession. Marlon Courtney, a … read more
New restaurant opens June 1 at Hidden Creek
New restaurant opens June 1 at Hidden Creek
The Black Skimmer Grille, a new restaurant located at The Club at Hidden Creek, will officially open June 1, according to Chef Andrew Suthers. “We couldn’t be more excited about opening here in paradise,” said Suthers, who recently relocated to the area from Lexington, Kentucky. Black Skimmer Grille’s menu features in-house smoked meats, craft burgers, … read more
U.S. 98 utility maintenance may cause lane restrictions May 22 & 29
U.S. 98 utility maintenance may cause lane restrictions May 22 & 29
Drivers will encounter intermittent and alternating lane restrictions on U.S. 98 between Pala Alto Avenue in Santa Rosa County and Woodland Avenue in Okaloosa County from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 29 as Pike Electric complete routine maintenance on power lines. In addition, there will be intermittent daytime shoulder … read more
