Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane Explains Upcoming Presidential Primary
Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane Explains Upcoming Presidential Primary
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane, during last night’s Milton City Council, explained important information rearding the upcoming the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary. A total of 7 Republican candidates were certified by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and will appear on the GOP ballot, per Villane. U.S. President Joe Biden was … read more
Local Mentor Named Florida’s 2024 Big Brother of the Year
Local Mentor Named Florida’s 2024 Big Brother of the Year
Pictured are Paula Shell, CEO of BBBS NWFL, Little Brother Zorrian and Big Brother Larry Gillespie. BBBS photo. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida proudly announces Larry Gillespie as the recipient of the 2024 Big Brother of the Year for the State of Florida. Gillespie has been a volunteer mentor for his Little Brother, … read more
County Administrator to Retire, Assistant County Administrator Expected to be named Interim
County Administrator to Retire, Assistant County Administrator Expected to be named Interim
After working more than four decades for Santa Rosa County, rising through the ranks into its top job, County Admistrator DeVann Cook has decided it’s time to retire. Assistant County Administrator Brad Baker is expected to be named Interim Administrator. Cook began working for the county in 1978 and had been Risk Management Director before … read more
OPINION: Many are Grateful that Gutsy Retired City Manager Agrees to Return
OPINION: Many are Grateful that Gutsy Retired City Manager Agrees to Return
After just four months on the job, Milton’s new city manager, Scott Collins, is crying uncle. Yes, it is that tedious to manage City Hall. Thankfully, retired City Manager Randy Jorgenson is willing to return as Interim City Manager and will likely be appointed to the position during tomorrow night’s council meeting. Jorgenson is perfect … read more
Books By the Bay Welcomes Best-selling Authors to March 23 Festival
Books By the Bay Welcomes Best-selling Authors to March 23 Festival
Andi Lodge, a native of Santa Rosa County, recently hosted a book signing at the Historic Bagdad Village Museum. “The support was wonderful, with over 35 people in attendance,” she said. Local author Andi Lodge will be among 50 other authors signing books at Books By the Bay, a new outdoor book festival in Pensacola. … read more
Largest Area Mardi Gras Parades line up this Weekend
Largest Area Mardi Gras Parades line up this Weekend
The Krewe of Airship Pirates won the Overall Award during last weekends Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade and on Monday Krewe members participated in a special needs Mardi Gras parade at East Milton Elementary. The largest area Mardi Gras parade is set for 2 p.m., Saturday, February 10 in downtown Pensacola. The Pensacola Grand Mardi … read more
Man Jailed after High-Speed Stolen Truck Chase on 87 S
Man Jailed after High-Speed Stolen Truck Chase on 87 S
Santa Rosa County (SRSO) Deputies on Monday around 4:22 p.m. were in high-speed pursuit of a stolen, carjacked Dodge Ram traveling northbound on State Road 87. Andrew Brendon Matyac, 33 of Destin, was eventually arrested. The suspect had previously been adjudicated guilty of a January 27, 2023 grand theft auto incident which ended in the … read more
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 1 pm Saturday
Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade Starts at 1 pm Saturday
The Krewe of Airship Pirates hosted their 6th Annual Milton Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, January 28. The Krewe will also be participating in the Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade, taking place at 1 p.m. Saturday. Photos by Romi White. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to descend upon Gulf Boulevard on Saturday, February … read more
OPINION: Compensate Our Teachers with Fair Raises, Not Petty Perks
OPINION: Compensate Our Teachers with Fair Raises, Not Petty Perks
Tomorrow the 9th round of salary negotiations is scheduled to take place between Santa Rosa County District Schools and Santa Rosa Professional Educators teachers union. These bargaining sessions have been taking place for more than five months, and teachers can’t get money the state has allocated for their raises until there is a ratified, board-approved … read more
Senate Proposes $150K for Veterans Treatment Court in Santa Rosa County
Senate Proposes $150K for Veterans Treatment Court in Santa Rosa County
Florida currently has 32 veterans courts in operation, including in Escambia and Okaloosa Counties. The newly released Senate Budget Proposal includes a $150,000 non-recurring appropriation to help start the service in Santa Rosa County – an effort that’s been discussed for years, according to judicial sources. Currently Circuit Judge Gary Berosh presides over Veterans Treatment … read more
