District 4 Commissioner may be reappointed to Tourism Development Council
District 4 Commissioner may be reappointed to Tourism Development Council
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker during Monday’s commission meeting stated he was finishing out his term on the county tourism development council. Today he confirmed that as incoming chairman of the board he plans to nominate the District 4 Commissioner for the appointment. Parker is expected to be named Chairman of the Board of … read more
County addresses roadway landscaping problems
County addresses roadway landscaping problems
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office has been dealing with problems stemming from performance issues with a landscaping contractor and damage to sprinkler heads by vehicles. Now a new vendor could be hired to help improve related services. Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Director Julie Morgan told county commissioners on Monday that her office … read more
Dog lovers praise county shelter’s end to breed discrimination
Dog lovers praise county shelter’s end to breed discrimination
Local animal rescue activists are celebrating the end of a breed ban which has prohibited the adoption of certain breeds of dogs from the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Director Brad Baker during Monday’s county commission meeting said the shelter is ending its prohibition against the adoption of previously deemed … read more
Remnants of Kirk may redevelop but ultimately fizzle out
Remnants of Kirk may redevelop but ultimately fizzle out
Graphic by weathermodels.com for October 3 Although the National Hurricane Center predicts a 60 percent chance for the remnants of Kirk to reform over the next 48 hours, the long-term chance for development isn’t favorable. NHC’s 8 a.m. EDT update places the remnants of Kirk roughly 950 miles east of the Windward Islands, moving “quickly … read more
Milton man arrested for 22 downloaded movies depicting child sex
Milton man arrested for 22 downloaded movies depicting child sex
Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell today announced today that investigators from his department served an active warrant for 22 counts of possession of child pornography on Justin Chance Wheeler, 21. Wheeler has previously been charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, according to MPD, which revealed that during the course of the investigation, … read more
Vendors sought for Milton Farmer’s Market
Vendors sought for Milton Farmer’s Market
Main Street Milton announced today that is is reviving a downtown farmers market formerly known as the Riverwalk Market. “The new Main Street Market will bring the best of local produce, food, arts and crafts to Milton,” stated MSM Executive Director Ed Spears. According to MSM. the market will be relocated from the Riverwalk area … read more
Club Meth to Christ author to speak in Pace on hope for drug addiction
Club Meth to Christ author to speak in Pace on hope for drug addiction
Daughters of Excellence Ministries, a ministry to women recovering from drugs and alcohol, will host Rodney Williams, founder of Club Meth to Christ Ministries at an October 5-6 special conference in Pace. Rodney has written a book, “Club Meth to Christ” which is very popular among addicts, recovering addicts and prisoners all over the country. … read more
Schools district announces three National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Schools district announces three National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Over 1.6 million juniors in about 22,000 high schools entered the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring … read more
Kidnap/False Imprisonment arrest on Pawnee Drive
Kidnap/False Imprisonment arrest on Pawnee Drive
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on September 20 arrested a Navarre man, who was charged with battery and kidnapping/false imprisonment. Mark Allen Fanberg, 54, who resides at 8802 Pebble Brook Drive, held a victim against her will. The arrest took place after the victim and her boyfriend provided sworn statements to police. … read more
52nd Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour scheduled for October 23
52nd Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour scheduled for October 23
The52nd Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour will be held Tuesday, Oct. 23, beginning at the Santa Rosa County Extension office located at 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. The longest standing agriculture and natural resources tour in northwest Florida will feature technology for this year’s tour. Technological advancements in farming will be highlighted with stops planned at farms … read more
