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
County Promoting From Within for Development Services Director for Building Inspections
County Promoting From Within for Development Services Director for Building Inspections
Santa Rosa County has posted an internal job posting for a Development Services Director in the Building Inspections Department. The salary range is $79,040 to $134,555.20 annually, depending on qualifications. During Thursday’s County Commissioners work session a discussion is planned to discuss the current conditions related to building permits/inspections and steps that have been taken … read more
Seashore to Conduct Lionfish Research May 22 at Fort Pickens Area
Seashore to Conduct Lionfish Research May 22 at Fort Pickens Area
The current state record for a lionfish is 18.19 inches, and it was caught in Destin Gulf Islands National Seashore will conduct lionfish research in the water west of the Fort Pickens fishing pier between sunrise to noon, May 22, 2021. A total of four survey dives will be conducted between May and October 2021 … read more
Three Appointed to Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Three Appointed to Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the appointment of Jerome “Jerry” Pate, Anna Upton and John Alter to the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. Jerome “Jerry” Pate Pate, of Pensacola, is the owner of Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Jerry Pate Design. He is a former professional golfer with 15 professional … read more
Milton Splash Pad Opens for the Season
Milton Splash Pad Opens for the Season
The Milton Splash Pad at Carpenter’s Park will open for the season at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 15. The Splash Pad will be open 10 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday, from May 15 through September 15. The Splash Pad is closed on Mondays for maintenance. The City’s Splash Pad is located in Carpenter’s … read more
