MILTON – Though the Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday rejected a developer’s proposed 48-lot single-family home subdivision in east Navarre, the developer still has the county’s approval for a 44-lot development."That’s basically what it comes down to, is four homes," Commission Chairman Bob Cole said during a special meeting to consider Bobby Killingsworth’s proposed project in the Whispering [...]

FORT WALTON BEACH — Lois Norton celebrates Christmas practically all year long.Since 2005, the longtime PAWS volunteer has been making Christmas ornaments representing each animal at the shelter. Along with the ornament is a "Christmas wish" which could be anything from food to medicine or a home of its own. The program, called Santa Paws Tree has raises about $3,000 each year.Norton starts making ornaments in March with items donated by other volunteers. This year, she [...]