2019-06-27 E-Edition

… And a round we go

FDOT unveils projects affecting 17th Ave. and Highway 98 East



Bridge construction to the west, Highway 98 widening to the East and perhaps a maintenance project on Bob Sikes Bridge to the south are going to make orange barrels part of our future for the next few years. On Tuesday, June 18, Florida Department of Transportation unveiled plans for a streamlined intersection at the western end of the new replacement […]

‘The Club’ may get new life




A public–private partnership was proposed to the Santa Rosa County Commissioners Monday by Gulf Breeze businessman T.J. Edwards. His proposal involved the facility that used to be known as The Club in Gulf Breeze, across from the movie theatre. Edwards and his committee now call that facility Freedom Athletic Center and filed as a non -profit group last November. After […]

An historic feat

Max Mateer wins 3rd straight National History Fair, 5th state title



Max Mateer of Pensacola Beach last week captured his third first-place win at the National Finals for National History Day held in Maryland. That followed his first-place win last month at the Florida state competition for National History Day — his fifth first-place win at the state level in five years. He earned those competition spots by winning first place […]

County may cancel recycling for now




Santa Rosa County may be suspending all recycling services soon. Commissioners discussed the problems surrounding their current recycling efforts Monday and placed the issue on the regular discussion agenda for a final vote today (Thursday). But unless some new information arises before the meeting today, all the commissioners seemed in favor of canceling recycling services until further notice and possibly […]

City donates land to Midway Fire District




“This donation of land is going to be something that is well beyond my kids’ lifetime,” says Midway Fire Chief Jonathan Kanzigg. “It will change our community for generations. It’s not just a short term ‘we see a need,’ it’s a long term thing that will serve our entire region for a long time.” Kanzigg attended both the June 10 […]

Investigation into coaches’ stipends reveals no crime

Each school will be scrutinized

On Wednesday, June 19, Greg Marcille with the Office of the State Attorney announced that it completed its review regarding a complaint alleging possible violations involving the Santa Rosa School District. This complaint primarily involved the payment of stipends or supplements to sport coaches at Milton High School. It was alleged that these supplements were being made improperly and in […]

Unhappy neighbors prompt city to consider ban on burning waste




One “smoked” resident of Gulf Breeze offered to provide members of Gulf Breeze City Council video footage of a fire blazing in a neighbor’s yard that she described as “scary to see how high it was.” She addressed Council at the June 17 session, where members upheld a first reading of a new open burning ordinance and scheduled a second […]

Calendar of Meetings

Thursday, June 27 Santa Rosa County Commission Regular 9 a.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Santa Rosa County Commission Special – Rezoning 6 p.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Friday, June 28 Gulf Breeze Optimist Club 7 a.m., 1110 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Monday, July 1 City of Gulf Breeze City Council 5:30 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze Tuesday, July […]

FLASHBACKS

June 27

1 Year ago this week – 2018 Two ferries started operation at the launch of the Pensacola Bay Cruises Service. The service, aimed at reducing auto traffic to Pensacola Beach, continued daily through mid-August, with weekend service continuing through October. 5 Years ago this week – 2014 During a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized AppRiver with […]