BREAKING NEWS
Family Opens Tropical Smoothie Café in Pace, Plans Milton Café
On any given day in Pace, you might walk into Tropical Smoothie Café and think you are just grabbing a smoothie. But for Amanda and Jarrett Melvin, this café is something much deeper. It is personal. It is purposeful. And at the center of it all is their daughter, Aeris. Aeris is not just part … read more
DCF Settles Infant Death in Foster Care Lawsuit
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) took custody of an infant from a hospital, placing it with foster caregivers Kevin and Tiffany Herrman of Milton. The boy died while in their care in 2023, and a related lawsuit was recently settled. No news of the infant’s death happened when it occured; however, a … read more
OP-ED on Teachers Salary Impasse Vote from School Board Chairwoman Carol Boston
Public school funding in Florida is not a future concern—it is a present and growing crisis. Here in Santa Rosa County, that reality is no different. As Chairwoman of the School Board for the last two years, I have ensured every board member understands the financial trajectory we are on. State funding constraints, rising costs, … read more
