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Members of Santa Rosa County 4-H took to Blackwater River to clean up the waterway. Across 11 miles, they collected trash, old lawn chairs and other things left behind by visitors.

4-H cleans up Blackwater River

While Blackwater River State Park welcomes visitors, those same visitors often leave behind more than footprints.

Using a Guy Harvey Foundation grant, Santa Rosa County 4-H went onto the river earlier this month to help clean up trash and other man-made debris. The foundation enabled them to rent canoes from Adventures Unlimited.

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Airman attends Marine course to train for joint mission success

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps’ Corporals Course at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, May 9, 2025.

Corporals Course is a professional military leadership program designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as noncommissioned officers.

City of Milton announces Riverfest 2025

The City of Milton is making a splash this Independence Day with Riverfest 2025, happening Friday, July 4, at the Riverwalk and Jernigan’s Landing along the Blackwater River.

This marks the first time the City of Milton is officially hosting the annual Riverfest event, which was previously managed by the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce.

Public Hearing Thursday for adding to property taxes

An important meeting is being held tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. at the regular commissioners meeting at 6495 Caroline Street in the commissioners’ chambers. If you haven’t heard about it, please listen up. These public hearings were advertised by our county in Escambia County (Pensacola News Journal) – not Santa Rosa County. Under Florida Statute […]

Commissioner Kerry Smith pushes to remove zoning board member

Within the first half hour of the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Kerry Smith made clear he wanted to remove a member of the zoning board. The member in question is Commissioner Ray Eddington’s District 4 representative, Gene Sullivan. Smith accused Sullivan of getting into a verbal altercation with a zoning applicant following the special zoning meeting of May 22.
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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.

Shoutout to Co-Workers

Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!

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    Local P.E. teacher retires after 45 years with Santa Rosa County

    Max Williams worked with the Santa Rosa County school district for 45 years.

    For many, 1980 may not feel that long ago. Blondie’s “Call Me” was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back” was the top grossing movie of the year. Shoulder pads, big hair, and acid wash jeans were trendy, and department stores like Macy’s and JC Penney still held shoppers in their grasp.

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    A season to remember for Lulu Luedtke at Northwest Florida State

    Lulu Luedtke could not have asked for a better first and only softball season at Northwest Florida State.
    She transferred in from NCAA Division II Anderson, seeking a fresh start closer to home. It turned out to be a great move for the Milton grad.

    Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!

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    Pace High celebrates graduation for Class of 2025

    Pace High marked its 50th graduation with more than 500 seniors receiving their diplomas last Friday night at the Bay Center in Pensacola.
    There were smiles and cheers throughout the evening, with the graduates tossing their caps in the air at the end of the ceremony as Natasha Bedingfield’s song, “Unwritten” blared over the speakers.
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    Jay Royals celebrate graduation

    The Jay High Class of 2025 had the ultimate sendoff under the bright lights of the school gymnasium on Thursday Night.
    Hundreds of families, friends, and fellow community members filled the bleachers to honor their seniors as they advance to the next chapter of their lives.

    Faith in community

    For senior citizens, many are left wondering what to do next. After leading lives with robust careers, children or serving in the military, they retire and look for new ways to spend their time. That’s where the Council on Aging of West Florida comes in.

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