Commissioners Fight Over Kerry Smith’s Effort to Remove Another County Appointee
Commissioners Fight Over Kerry Smith’s Effort to Remove Another County Appointee
Commissioner Kerry Smith is once again trying to remove a volunteer appointee from a county advisory board. However, Smith so far has failed to pursuade another commissioner to second to his motion. But he voiced intent to try again Thursday. In 2023 Smith attracted much criticism over his removal of Pasco Gibson, who was serving … read more
In Loving Memoriam – Becky Sharon
In Loving Memoriam – Becky Sharon
Beatrice “Becky” Sharon, 81, of Holley, died Saturday, May 31st at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida with her family and loved ones by her side. Becky was born July 16, 1943 in Tallahassee, Florida to Joe and Buelah Bryant. She grew up with two brothers and three sisters that she loved dearly. She was known … read more
Local Couple Hired to Manage Celebrity Wedding
Local Couple Hired to Manage Celebrity Wedding
Country Singer-Songwriter Jamey Johnson and his fiancee Brittany Eakins hired Milton couple Nan Foster & Steve House-Gregory of Milton to manage their May 20 wedding, which took place in Franklin, Tennessee. Nan & Steve are well known in the area, owning and operating The Cutting Board restaurant, which recently relocated from Pea Ridge to Hwy. … read more
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SISTERS SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLING OVER $844,000
SANTA ROSA COUNTY SISTERS SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR EMBEZZLING OVER $844,000
Kimberly Lovitt, 52, of Pace, Florida, and Amy Williams, 46, of Milton, Florida, were sentenced to 36 months and 18 months, respectively, in federal prison on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns stemming from their embezzlement of funds from their employer. Michelle Spaven, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern … read more
Scooter’s Fish House Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Local Military Heroes
Scooter’s Fish House Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for Local Military Heroes
Honored guests enjoyed fresh & grilled oysters, calamari, shrimp, mahi mahi and more during Thursday’s event. In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, Scooter’s Fish House in Navarre hosted a May 21 luncheon to show its appreciation for local military heroes and advocates. “I’m in awe of everything you’ve done,” John Poates, owner of Scooter’s … read more
Taco Bell Employee Jailed After Admitting to Spitting into Nacho Cheese Served to Customer
Taco Bell Employee Jailed After Admitting to Spitting into Nacho Cheese Served to Customer
34-year-old Felicia Sueanne Archer of the 6400 block of Da Lisa Road in Milton, was booked May 6 into Santa Rosa County Jail after video surveillance showed her spit into nacho cheese which was served to a female customer with whom she reportedly had “beef.” Archer was charged with a second-degree misdemeanor count of culpable negligence … read more
Popular Navarre Attraction Offers Locals Discount
Popular Navarre Attraction Offers Locals Discount
Many people are familiar with the landmark inflatable water park and outdoor family adventure center on Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, but some may not realize that Navarre Family Watersports offers a locals discount available to residents in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and parts of South Walton Counties – anyone living in a zip code … read more
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Proposed Alternative Future Sites for Wastewater Treatment
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Proposed Alternative Future Sites for Wastewater Treatment
The existing City of Milton wastewater treatment plant currently discharges effluent directly into Blackwater River at its downtown location. City of Milton photo. Before we continue moving forward on an expensive vision for one large wastewater treatment plant and continue to compete with the County for growth in East Milton, I would like to suggest … read more
Joel Rudman Resigns from Pensacola State College Board of Trustees Ahead of Senate Ethics Hearing
Joel Rudman Resigns from Pensacola State College Board of Trustees Ahead of Senate Ethics Hearing
Failed Congressional candidate Joel Rudman, who quit the Florida House District 3 job in an unsuccessful bid for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, has now also resigned from the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees position ahead of today’s Florida Senate Ethics Committee confirmation hearing. Last week the Florida Senate’s Committee on Higher Education Appropriations … read more
Commission Chairman Kerry Smith Accused of Lying to Avalon Estates Residents
Commission Chairman Kerry Smith Accused of Lying to Avalon Estates Residents
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Kerry Smith on Monday apologized after getting angry during the board’s committee meeting, following heavy criticism, including accusations of lying, over his handling of the clear cutting of county property within his district. Back in October 2024, Smith led residents in the Avalon Estates community to believe an existing 2001 … read more
