Milton Mayor Removed as City’s Representative to State Legislators due to “Unprofessional” Behavior
Milton Mayor Removed as City’s Representative to State Legislators due to “Unprofessional” Behavior
The Milton City Council in a 5-2 vote during its Jan. 2 executive meeting decided to remove Mayor Heather Lindsay as its designated representative to the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation, citing “unprofessional” behavior. Councilman Jeff Snow made the motion to remove Lindsay and replace her with Councilman Casey Powell. Councilman Matt Jarrett seconded Snow’s motion, … read more
Questions Addressed During Utilities Authority Roundtable Discussion
Questions Addressed During Utilities Authority Roundtable Discussion
State legislators and water system representatives listen to Milton City Manager Scott Collins during Tuesday night’s roundtable discussion. Photo by Romi White. More than 75 people showed up for a roundtable discussion between representatives from a coalition of north Santa Rosa water systems and a trio of state legislators, who explained how a bill aimed … read more
Sam Parker sues Gulf Coast Gun and Owner Chris Smith
Sam Parker sues Gulf Coast Gun and Owner Chris Smith
Pea Ridge businessman Chris Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun, are facing a lawsuit for using Pace resident Sam Parker’s name and likeness in sales campaigns. The lawsuit was filed December 21 in civil division of the First Judicial Circuit for Santa Rosa County. Parker, who has multiple businesses, including a federal firearms license, … read more
Zoning Board Appointee Quits Due to Lack of Time
Zoning Board Appointee Quits Due to Lack of Time
After five absences during 2023, Erin Lloyd-Crumbley is resigning her appointment to the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board. Her resignation is effective December 31. “After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I am no longer able to devote the necessary time and attention that this position requires. It is only fair to … read more
Pensacola to be Featured on Discovery Channel’s Adventure Cities Dec. 31
Pensacola to be Featured on Discovery Channel’s Adventure Cities Dec. 31
Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key are set to be featured on Discovery Channel’s popular television series, Adventure Cities, on Dec. 31, at 7:30 a.m. CT. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jonathan Thompson, the show searches for adventures and reveals the wonderful cultures, allures, and attractions of the world’s most fascinating urban centers. Visit Pensacola played … read more
East Milton Industrial Parks New “Epicenter” of Regional Growth
East Milton Industrial Parks New “Epicenter” of Regional Growth
Documents filed December 15 with Santa Rosa County reveal plans for two large-scale buildings planned for a 12.85-acre site in Northwest Florida Industrial Park at I-10. Multiple industrial companies are planning construction in county-owned industrial parks in East Milton, and some of the projects are expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. “We … read more
Local celebrations offer fun ways to ring in the New Year
Local celebrations offer fun ways to ring in the New Year
Are you ready to plunge into 2024? Local festivities offer fun-filled events from parties and firework displays to plunges into local waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast for New Year’s Eve is mostly clear with a low around 46, and New Year’s Day will be mostly sunny with a high of 63 degrees … read more
Local Business Leader named Chairman of SelectFlorida
Local Business Leader named Chairman of SelectFlorida
Greg Britton, a resident of Navarre Beach, also serves as State Director for the Florida Small Business Development Center Network Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly on Thursday announced the first SelectFlorida Board of Directors, appointing Greg Britton as chair and Jennifer Conoley, Beth Kigel, Nick Primrose, Michael Simas, Kelly Smallridge and Mark Wilson … read more
Republican Party of Florida Suspends Authority of Chairman Christian Ziegler Amid Rape Allegation
Republican Party of Florida Suspends Authority of Chairman Christian Ziegler Amid Rape Allegation
Christian Ziegler was a guest speaker at the June 3 Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee’s Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, which took place in Milton. He shared this photo from the event on social media, showing him and his wife, Bridget, with Santa Rosa County State Committeeman David Farrow (right) and Walton County State Committeeman Tim Norris … read more
Local Pilot Named Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Local Pilot Named Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Pilot Larry Paul is stationed at Blackwater Forestry Center Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson on December announced Larry Paul, wildland firefighter and lead rotor-wing pilot, as the Florida Forest Service’s 2023 Firefighter of the Year. A retired Lt. Commander following a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy, Paul began his Florida Forest Service career … read more
