Grants up to $20K available for Santa Rosa small businesses
Grants up to $20K available for Santa Rosa small businesses
CARES Act funding totaling $2.6 million has been allocated for grants of up to $20,000 to eligible small businesses in Santa Rosa County. In partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center, applications submitted to the county will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The application period begins at 8 a.m., Monday, … read more
City of Milton moves to make appointment to vacated council seat
City of Milton moves to make appointment to vacated council seat
With the resignation of Heather Hathaway, the Milton City Council is short one member. As per the City Charter, Council has 60 days to appoint a qualified individual to fill the Ward 1, Seat 1 position for the remainder of the unexpired term. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 22, 2020, Council … read more
Lady Raiders work to build momentum with 1-2 start to volleyball season
Lady Raiders work to build momentum with 1-2 start to volleyball season
Sophomore outside hitter Kyra McKelvey takes a big swing Monday against the Panthers. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The Raider volleyball squad nestled a commanding win Monday over the Milton Panthers between three-set losses to Gulf Breeze and Crestview in their opening week. Head coach Ryan Davenport admits that three games – considering the short prep … read more
Rep. Williamson’s bill to end surprise medical bills signed into law
Rep. Williamson’s bill to end surprise medical bills signed into law
House Bill 747, Coverage for Air Ambulance Services, sponsored by Representative Jayer Williamson, was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on Fri., Sept. 18. The legislation effectively ends the practice of balance billing in Florida by closing a federal loophole that allowed air ambulances to continue to balance bill Floridians. “Air ambulance companies … read more
Peanut farmers in Santa Rosa’s north end face heavy storm losses
Peanut farmers in Santa Rosa’s north end face heavy storm losses
Bruce Holland of Holland Farms says he’s gathering peanuts as quickly as possible to save the green peanut crop for boiling peanuts and hoping to get enough sun soon to harvest the regular peanuts, a smaller variety used for peanut butter and canned nuts. He said cotton farmers may not be so lucky and could … read more
Governor to issue 30-day extension of toll suspension on Garcon Point Bridge
Governor to issue 30-day extension of toll suspension on Garcon Point Bridge
Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson has been working with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office to help secure an extension to the suspension of tolls on Garcon Point Bridge in the wake of Hurricane Sally and the resulting closure of Pensacola Bay Bridge. The Governor’s current waiver on the Garcon Point Bridge toll was … read more
U.S. Marshals nab Navarre man on child sexual charges
U.S. Marshals nab Navarre man on child sexual charges
Jeremiah Timothy Ivanoff, 37, was apprehended this morning by U.S. Marshals in Mississippi on felony charges, including sexual assault on a victim younger than 12 years of age and lewd and lascivious behavior. According to media reports Ivanoff had barricaded himself inside a residence in Meridian, Mississippi. A SWAT team assisted in his apprehension. He … read more
Local teen booked after AK-47 kills friend
Local teen booked after AK-47 kills friend
A 21-year old man is dead and his 19-year old friend is charged with manslaughter after the suspect said they were playing around with an AK-47 and he pulled the trigger thinking it was unloaded. Matthew Gunn of 1650 Highway 90 in Florosa was arrested this morning by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies … read more
Feeding the Gulf Coast Distributes Food in Santa Rosa County
Feeding the Gulf Coast Distributes Food in Santa Rosa County
Nearly a week has passed since Hurricane Sally devastated parts of south Alabama and the Panhandle of Florida. In the wake of this catastrophic storm, Feeding the Gulf Coast is working around the clock to provide much needed food and water to those struggling in the affected Gulf Coast communities. In the six days since … read more
Santa Rosa County storm debris contractor starts work today
Santa Rosa County storm debris contractor starts work today
Santa Rosa County’s debris hauling contractor starts clearing roadways today ahead of starting residential debris pickup on Thursday. The contractor will be on the roads on Tues., Sept. 22 and Wed., Sept 23 cutting hanging limbs over the roads so trucks can pick up debris. Once crews make a complete pass, two passes will be … read more
