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Dirt Cheap is closing all of its locations, including two in Pensacola. The discount store has locations all across the south, but only has the two Pensacola locations in Florida. It’s parent company, Channel Control Merchants,  filed for bankruptcy earlier this week. The company is advertising store closing sales on its Facebook page. 
Dirt Cheap is an extreme value retailer giving major brand customer returns and excess inventory a second chan…

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Discount retail store closing all of its locations | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

“Santa Rosa County District Schools is aware of allegations regarding potential financial improprieties involving an employee or employees of the District,” the district said in an email. “The District can confirm the existence of an ongoing investigation. Since this is an ongoing investigation, no further details can be shared at this time.” This story will be updated when more information is available.

Santa Rosa Co. Schools confirms investigation into 'possible financial improprieties' | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Missy Rogers, acting CEO of Arc of the Emerald Coast, has informed participants and families that the Milton Adult Training program will close effective October 25, 2024. “While we tried to do everything possible to cover the losses, we are no longer able to do so,” Rogers stated in a Sept. 25 memo. “”It is with regret that I must information you of our decision…” Rogers’ memo opened by explaining that several years ago Arc of the Emerald Coast …

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Arc of the Emerald Coast to close Milton Adult Day Training program - South Santa Rosa News

Student of the Week MHS 10-16-24 | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Kline speaking during the 2018 “March for Our Lives” protest in Gulf Breeze Kim Kline was a registered Democrat who changed to NPA in June 2023 before running for Florida House District 2 seat, challenging Republican State Representative Alex Andrade. Here’s Kline’s party affiliation history per the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Office. She’s trying to trick people into believing she’s not a liberal:  
10/1/04 (reg. date) Democrat fo…

SANTA ROSA INSIDER: NPA Kline was Registered Democrat until June 2023 - South Santa Rosa News

LONDON : U.S. copper miner Freeport McMoRan will postpone its sales of refined copper from Indonesia until the second quarter of 2025 as a fire at its new smelter causes a further production delay, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Long production delays at the new Manyar smelter, with an out

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Freeport to delay Indonesian copper sales to second quarter of 2025 after fire, sources say

Less than two weeks later, on Oct. 9, Hurricane Milton hit central Florida as a Category 3. Milton strengthened into a Category 5 twice before weakening to a 3 before landfall. A record number 128 tornadoes warnings were issued in the state ahead of the storm. In August, Hurricane Debby hit Florida’s Big Bend area as a Category 1 storm. Florida has been here before. Here’s a look at some of the worst hurricane seasons in the Sunshine State over …

Is Florida’s 2024 hurricane season worst yet? | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

“I got a little excited,” Tyner said. “Probably shouldn’t have done that, but healthy competition.” Tyner was the top runner for Pace on a mild October day in Pensacola, finishing sixth with a time of 16:34.36. He was one of two Patriots in the top 10 as Caleb Reed placed ninth in a time of 16:40.26. Tyner said he’s feeling good about where he’s at late in the season. “It feels like everything I’ve been doing, the training, especially over the s…

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Pace and Jay runners compete at Aggie Invitational | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Walton County, Florida

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By Jim Saunders Leaders of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association urged state regulators to freeze the roofing industry’s rates, rather than approve a decrease that would take effect in 2025. The arguments came during a hearing held by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation to consider a proposal to reduce rates for employers by an overall average of 1 percent. While it might seem counterintuitive for an industry group t…

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Roofers wary of lower workers' comp rates | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

The bell-ringing tradition, a cornerstone of AFRS culture, symbolizes the successful completion of the year’s recruitment target. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander, led the event, which was attended by military personnel, civilian staff, and key leaders from the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. “It’s an incredible honor to stand here today and ring this bell, signifying the relentless hard work and dedication of our recruiters and pa…

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates meeting goal with bell-ringing ceremony | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Ollie’s Bar & Grill, located in the Parkmore Plaza Shopping Center, announced its closure last week. Ollie’s had served the Milton community for 22 years and a note on the door blamed financial reasons for the decision. “Thank you for support all these years. We are sorry it has come to this, it is a tough time for all and we have not been immune to this economy,” the note read.

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