OPEN LETTER: Watershed Coordinator Asks For Waste Water Treatment Plant to Be Built Further from Waterway
OPEN LETTER: Watershed Coordinator Asks For Waste Water Treatment Plant to Be Built Further from Waterway
LIDAR MAP IMAGE: The red asterisk (located northwest of the red numeral 2) is the proposed location for the new waste water treatment plant, which is in a low-lying area (as seen by the blue color), whereas the small red cross within the black ink circle is land owned by Santa Rosa County, which a … read more
CDC Reports Heart Issues in Some Youth After COVID-19 Vaccination
CDC Reports Heart Issues in Some Youth After COVID-19 Vaccination
The CDC reports its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) Work Group has reports myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, in some vaccinated individuals. Per the VaST such cases seem to occur: predominantly in adolescents and young adults, more often in males than females, more often following dose 2 … read more
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Stop the Censorship of Floridians by Big Tech
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Stop the Censorship of Floridians by Big Tech
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7072 to hold Big Tech accountable by driving transparency and safeguarding Floridians’ ability to access and participate in online platforms. “This session, we took action to ensure that ‘We the People’ — real Floridians across the Sunshine State — are guaranteed protection against the Silicon Valley elites,” said Governor … read more
Governor DeSantis Signs Broad-based Tax Relief Bill in Pensacola
Governor DeSantis Signs Broad-based Tax Relief Bill in Pensacola
Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson, Florida Senator Doug Broxson and Santa Rosa County District 3 Commissioner James Calkins were present for today’s bill signing at Home Depot on Davis Highway in Pensacola. The Florida Senate on April 30 passed House Bill 7061, Taxation, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Miami). … read more
Fed Ex Could Move Into East Milton Industrial Park
Fed Ex Could Move Into East Milton Industrial Park
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on May 25 are expected to discuss Fed Ex moving into a county-owned industrial park in East Milton. The transportation and logistics company project could bring an estimated 200 jobs plus a $10-million investment for a facility in the county-owned industrial park. “I’m excited this project will bring so many good … read more
County Discusses Relocating Wastewater Plant and Establishing Regional Authority
County Discusses Relocating Wastewater Plant and Establishing Regional Authority
After problems surfaced with plans for the City of Milton’s future wastewater treatment facility, Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday discussed establishing an Authority to oversee the project. The board also discussed the potential to move the future facility to a county-owned parcel further away from Blackwater River. The board’s attorney, Greg Stewart, said an … read more
Valerie’s House partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to provide grief support to children and their families.
Valerie’s House partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to provide grief support to children and their families.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has partnered with children’s grief center, Valerie’s House, as they begin their Pensacola chapter to support children and families experiencing loss. The Pensacola chapter of Valerie’s House is currently operating out of the Pensacola BBBSNWFL office and holds bi-weekly support sessions with children and their families. The … read more
May 22 Festival Planned to Welcome Arise USA Resurrection Tour to Santa Rosa County
May 22 Festival Planned to Welcome Arise USA Resurrection Tour to Santa Rosa County
A nationwide movement is afoot to unite citizens in Constitutional counties, and toward that end Santa Rosa Volunteers 1776 are hosting a faith, family and freedom festival Saturday, May 22 in downtown Milton. The free event will feature the Arise USA Resurrection Tour lineup plus live entertainment before and after the speakers. The Arise USA … read more
Summer Fun Planned for Navarre Beach Pier
Summer Fun Planned for Navarre Beach Pier
Tunes by the Dunes 2019 Concert Series. The 2020 series was cancelled due to COVID-19. Navarre Beach Area Chamber photo. Following beach, event and restaurant closures in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials are celebrating plans for Summer 2021 events on Navarre Beach. “We are thrilled that we can get back to normal,” said … read more
Rotary Club and Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful Annual Trash Pickup Set for May 22
Rotary Club and Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful Annual Trash Pickup Set for May 22
The Rotary Club of Milton’s Annual Trash Pickup, in conjunction with Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful, will take place Saturday, May 22. Volunteers will meet at East Milton Elementary School parking lot. Overflow parking will be available in the church parking lot adjacent to the north of the school. The pickup will start at the school … read more
