Senator Broxson announces U S. 98 expansion project
Senator Broxson announces U S. 98 expansion project
Senator Doug Broxson (R- Gulf Breeze) announced May 31 that the widening of SR 30 (US 98) for approximately 4 miles in Santa Rosa has been funded for final design and construction in Fiscal Year 2020. The project will consist of widening SR 30 (US 98) from a 4-lane facility to a 6-lane facility. “I … read more
Gulf Breeze senior wins BBB ethics scholarship
Gulf Breeze senior wins BBB ethics scholarship
The Better Business Bureau® Serving Northwest Florida Foundation today announced three recipients of the 2019 BBB Student Ethics Scholarships in District I, including Mallory Proctor, a senior at Gulf Breeze High School. Caleb Confusione, a senior at Pace High School, and Jordana Jernigan, a senior at Tate High School, were the two other recipients for … read more
Santa Rosa Take Stock in Children awards 27 scholarships to graduating seniors
Santa Rosa Take Stock in Children awards 27 scholarships to graduating seniors
Santa Rosa County Take Stock in Children Graduates. Photo courtesy Tina Lovett Photography. Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation on May 29 awarded $405,000 in scholarships to 27 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition scholarships. The event was held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach. Local area students raised money to give … read more
Chambers work with county on temporary signage issues
Chambers work with county on temporary signage issues
Representatives from several Santa Rosa County chambers of commerce and small business owners this morning met with Santa Rosa County staff to discuss proposed amendments to the county’s land development code — particularly ordinances related to temporary signage. Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning Director Shawn Ward told more than a dozen attendees that the … read more
Milton voters express strong support of widening U.S. 90 and dissatisfaction with City Council
Milton voters express strong support of widening U.S. 90 and dissatisfaction with City Council
The Listener Group recently conducted a survey of City of Milton registered voters, and results reveal 24.1% do not support four-laning of U.S. 90 between Stewart Street and Ward Basin Road. 56.1% do support the four-laning and 19.8% are undecided. A majority expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the current city council. The survey shows … read more
Smith gets 20 years in death of adopted child
Smith gets 20 years in death of adopted child
State Attorney Bill Eddins announces that Grace Joan Smith (age 71) was sentenced to 20 years in state prison by Circuit Judge Jan Shackelford after being convicted by an Escambia County Jury of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child and Aggravated Child Abuse on May 10, 2019. On October 14, 2017 law enforcement was called to … read more
FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
FWC announces two license-free fishing weekends in June
Brady Lee White and Phillip Lee Adams with cobia caught on a recent fishing trip Want to try your hand at Florida fishing? License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 1 and 2, and license-free freshwater fishing weekend is June 8 and 9. During these weekends, a fishing license is not required for Florida residents or … read more
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
Navarre Garden Club’s semi-annual flower show May 31 & June 1
The Navarre Garden Club will present its semi-annual flower show Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Navarre Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. According to organizers, the show is entitled “ Florida’s Many Flags” and will include many specimens of horticulture grown in the area, a large … read more
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Camp Connect helps kids deal with loss
Losing a loved one is especially hard for children. Before they graduate from high school, one out of every 20 children will lose a parent — and that number doesn’t include those who experience the death of a brother or sister, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or friend. Children simply haven’t developed the skills to … read more
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County celebrates 95 years and announces new name
United Way of Escambia County on May 23 hosted its 95th anniversary celebration event. Over 100 community leaders, elected officials, volunteers, and advocates were on hand to celebrate the organization’s history and continued impact on the community, including expanding services into Santa Rosa County. President and CEO Laura Gilliam announced the organization is in the … read more
