The city of Milton announces new Planning Director Jenny Cook. Cook joined the city’s Planning Department two years ago as assistant planning director. She has 15 years planning experience having worked with Chattahoochee-Flint Regional Development Center in Northwest Georgia, Atkins Engineering PBS&J, Alabama Department of Transportation and West Florida Regional Planning Council. Cook’s strengths are […]
Both the Jay High School Middle and High School Land Judging Teams placed first at the state contest on March 29. This is a first for Jay High School. The middle school team consisted of Avery Mitchem, Emma Barrow, Josie Lowry, and Emerson Walters (high scorer). The high school team consisted of Ally Ashworth, Austin […]
Sight lines are being cleared as part of the surveying process at the new courthouse location on Avalon Boulevard. Survey information will be used as the master site plan is developed and the courthouse is designed. “I am excited about the progress,” said Sam Parker, commission chairman. “We anticipate having a groundbreaking ceremony in the […]
The City of Gulf Breeze is proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Festival on April 13th at the Gulf Breeze Community Center (800 Shoreline Drive). This Free Public Event is open to friends and families. Join us for fun activities and events such as laser tag, bounce houses, rides, concessions, over 100 vendors […]
Learn about seagrasses, the marine creatures that live there and how to protect them at the 19th annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration. This free event will be held Sat., Mar. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. Family-focused activities include: live marine life in touch tanks, “eat a seagrass […]
The Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) grant cycle is now open. The grant is intended to provide commercial property owners and business owners grants for façade and signage improvements to upgrade the appearance of property, increase property value and stimulate economic activity within the county. The program requires a 1:1 match from the applicant, […]
When switching to Daylight Savings Time this weekend, the City of Milton Fire Department suggests changing the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the detectors use 9-volt batteries, replace the battery every six months with a fresh, alkaline battery to ensure they are in good working order.“As a minimum, every home should have at least […]
Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and deadly. To encourage individuals, families and businesses to learn more about the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what they can do to save life and property, Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners recognizes March 11 through 15 as Flood Safety Awareness Week […]
A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will open nights Mon., March 4 through Wed., March 6 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought […]
Get prepared for the spring season by learning the right timing and methods for fertilizing and weed control, proper irrigation and other lawn care practices. The Santa Rosa County UF/IFAS Extension will host two spring lawn care classes:Fri., Mar. 8 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension office, 6263 Dogwood […]
