State Redistricting Impacts Santa Rosa County
State Redistricting Impacts Santa Rosa County
The Florida Legislature has redrawn its district maps, following the results of the 2020 Census. The newly proposed Senate District lines don’t impact Santa Rosa County; however, some parts of south Santa Rosa County will be shifted from House District 3 into District 2 if redistricting passes review by the Florida Supreme Court. House District … read more
Citizens Feel Misled Over Wastewater Treatment Plant Near River
Citizens Feel Misled Over Wastewater Treatment Plant Near River
Although more than 5,500 petitioners protested the future wastewater treatment plant being constructed near Cooper Basin and a historic cemetery, the City of Milton plans to move forward. Residents spoke out during Monday’s Santa Rosa County Commission Meeting and Tuesday’s City of Milton Council meeting after discovering the city plans to push forward with plans … read more
New Alignment Reduces Bridge Length on Future 87 Connector
New Alignment Reduces Bridge Length on Future 87 Connector
Following a PD&E study, the current alignment for the future 87 Connector bridge was shifted eastward of Big Eddy sandbar on Blackwater River, reducing the required length from 8,570 feet to 4,181 feet. City of Milton graphic. The Florida Department of Transportation’s current alignment for extending Hwy. 87 S requires construction of a new 4,181-foot … read more
Beach Businesses Concerned Over Traffic and Parking This Tourist Season
Beach Businesses Concerned Over Traffic and Parking This Tourist Season
During warmer months, afternoon traffic leaving Santa Rosa Island backs up for miles along Navarre Beach Causeway and Gulf Boulevard. Beach business owners say weekly events hosted on the island worsen parking and traffic congestion. South Santa Rosa News file photo. Navarre Beach business owners attended the February 3 Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council … read more
Kelly Gillis Named Milton High Football Coach
Kelly Gillis Named Milton High Football Coach
Milton High School is excited to announce that Kelly Gillis has been named as Head Football Coach. Coach Gillis is a 1991 Milton High graduate and has served as an assistant football coach at MHS for well over two decades. He has worked his way through the coaching ranks as an assistant to the past … read more
Remembering Terry Joseph Broxson
Remembering Terry Joseph Broxson
I took some time off from writing stories for the South Santa Rosa News for the last 6 months due to the death of my son, Terry Joseph Broxson. You never think that you will have to bury a child before your time is up here on this Earth. It does happen and I can … read more
Gulfarium Offers After-Hours Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Gulfarium Offers After-Hours Dinner for Valentine’s Day
The Gulfarium is offering couples the opportunity to enjoy its park after hours in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Couples will have the opportunity to meet one of the resident penguins and learn more about feathered friends. The magical evening will then move indoors, where couples will be served a delicious three-course meal while enjoying the … read more
New Indoor Water Park to Open at OWA in May
New Indoor Water Park to Open at OWA in May
OWA Parks & Resort today announced their new indoor water park will open in May 2022. Additionally, the park announced it is rebranding itself as Tropic Falls. Originally opened as The Park at OWA in 2017, the resort is transforming its 14-acre amusement park, featuring 23 rides and attractions, as well as a new $70+ … read more
FWC K-9 Locates Missing Person’s Body
FWC K-9 Locates Missing Person’s Body
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission K-9 Zara and her handler, Officer Jason Hutchinson, located a missing person’s body last month on Eglin Air Force Base’s Wildlife Management Area. The duo was called in to assist by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife officer who reported that a missing person’s personal belongings had been discovered by … read more
Public Service Commission Faces Two Florida Supreme Court Appeals Over FPL Rate Hikes
Public Service Commission Faces Two Florida Supreme Court Appeals Over FPL Rate Hikes
Floridians Against Increased Rates (FAIR) plans to make a Florida Supreme Court appeal over the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) approval of a multi-year base rate increase for Florida Power & Light (FPL). The PSC in October approved a $692 million increase for Jan. 1, 2022 and a $560 million increase in 2023, plus additional … read more
