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City of Milton Secures Milestone Permit for Water Reclamation Facility

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Staff reports

  • City of Milton Secures Milestone Permit for Water Reclamation Facility

    The City of Milton has been issued a vital permit by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the North Santa Rosa Regional Water Reclamation Facility, signifying a major step forward in its dedication to sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship, according to a City news release. This permit, granted under Chapter 403 of the Florida … read more

  • CALL TO VENDORS: Inaugural Navarre Beach Market seeks Local Artists, Farmers and Others

    Posted on March 25, 2024 by Romi White

  • CALL TO VENDORS: Inaugural Navarre Beach Market seeks Local Artists, Farmers and Others

    Are you a local crafter, baker or other type of maker? Windjammers on the Pier has issued a Call to Vendors, seeking artists, farmers and others for its Inaugural Navarre Beach Arts, Crafts, Farmers and Makers Market, taking place from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday, April 13. There will be no charge to local … read more

  • Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2024 Nominees Announced

    Posted on March 20, 2024 by Staff reports

  • Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year 2024 Nominees Announced

      The Santa Rosa Education Foundation invited every school in the Santa Rosa School District to nominate one teacher for the 2024 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year award.  All full-time teachers in their third year or less of teaching were eligible for this award.  This included total teaching experience, not just in Santa Rosa … read more

  • Rudman loses cool when questioned by Tampa news station

    Posted on March 20, 2024 by Romi White

  • Rudman loses cool when questioned by Tampa news station

    Florida House District 3 Representative Joel Rudman became “agitated” when questioned over an assertion he made during an interview with Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone of WFTS ABC Action News, a Tampa based news station: Rudman was being interviewed about HB 129, a bill aimed to repeal 34-year-old legislation called the Wrongful Death Act, which prohibits … read more

  • Leader of Santa Rosa Professional Educators prefiles for School Superintendent Race

    Posted on March 19, 2024 by Romi White

  • Leader of Santa Rosa Professional Educators prefiles for School Superintendent Race

    David Godwin, a long-time math teacher at Pace High School and current President of Santa Rosa Professional Educators, prefiled this afternoon in the Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race.  “David is an experienced educator who is very honest. He will make sure educators and our students are treated well,” said Rhonda Chavers, former SRPE … read more

  • Council Members seek recourse for Mayor’s “erratic and abusive” behavior toward City staff

    Posted on March 19, 2024 by Romi White

  • Council Members seek recourse for Mayor’s “erratic and abusive” behavior toward City staff

    Several Milton City Council members recently reached out to City Attorney Alex Andrade, seeking potential recourse after a “troubling trend” of behavior exhibited by Mayor Heather Lindsay toward City staff. The latest development is a grievance filed against Lindsay by a female City employee, which, per a March 13 memo, alleges “stalking, harassment, violation of … read more

  • SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Democrat enters District 1 Commission Race

    Posted on March 19, 2024 by EDITORIAL BOARD

  • SANTA ROSA INSIDER: Democrat enters District 1 Commission Race

    UPDATE: We’re told that Martin may be planning to withdraw from the race, but he hasn’t done so yet… Today’s a lucky day for Commissioner Sam Parker after another candidate jumped in the District 1 race. This time, it’s a Democrat. Blake Martin prefiled late yesterday afternoon. Having multiple candidates sign up to challenge an … read more

  • Parker Proposes Property Tax Cut

    Posted on March 14, 2024 by Romi White

  • Parker Proposes Property Tax Cut

      Santa Rosa County property owners could see their first millage rate reduction in more than a decade after Commission Chairman Sam Parker during today’s budget planning workshop proposed a reduction. “I’d like to have a priority of millage rate reduction,” Parker said. noting he still wants public safety, infrastrures and workforce retention and development … read more

  • Largest American Flag in Florida project moves forward with addition of sponsorships, new location

    Posted on March 14, 2024 by Romi White

  • Largest American Flag in Florida project moves forward with addition of sponsorships, new location

    Santa Rosa County Vice Chairman James Calkins on March 14 made a successful revised motion and moved without objection to accept a $291,000 bid to construct the largest flag in the State of Florida. However, after discussion, he will seek input on the project’s location through the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council. The TDC … read more

  • Teachers Union “Forced” to Settle for Lower Salary to Save State Pay Raise Money

    Posted on March 14, 2024 by Romi White

  • Teachers Union “Forced” to Settle for Lower Salary to Save State Pay Raise Money

    Santa Rosa County District Schools successfully ran out the clock on teacher salary negotiations, requesting the appointment of a special magistrate to help settle salary negotiations instead of agreeing to send the matter directly to the school board. That move pushed the teachers’ union to settle at a salary increase below what other employee groups … read more