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Boyles wraps first full legislative session, cites learning curve

State Rep. Nathan Boyles, R-Baker, is wrapping up what he calls his first full legislative session in Tallahassee, and the freshman Republican said the biggest adjustment has been learning how to move policy in a chamber with far more colleagues — and competing interests — than the Okaloosa County Commission he came from.

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Milton to mark 32nd Arbor Day with tree planting at Milton High School

The City of Milton will mark its 32nd consecutive Arbor Day celebration with a tree planting ceremony at Milton High School on April 24, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Pace High teacher wins $50,000 FPL classroom makeover grant

A Pace High School environmental science teacher has been awarded a $50,000 classroom makeover grant from Florida Power & Light and the NextEra Foundation, school and district officials announced Wednesday.

DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Matt the Welder touts agriculture reform, blasts establishment at Pace stop

Matthew Taylor, a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture who goes by “Matt the Welder” on social media, made a campaign stop in Pace on March 23, where he said the political establishment, including his own party, is working to keep him off the ballot.

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Major athletics announcement at UWF set for Thursday

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Community

DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.