
Florida emergency officials prep for Hurricane Isaias
Florida emergency management officials continue to prep for Hurricane Isaias making landfall Friday evening as a major storm near Pensacola, with bands of life-threatening storm surge, winds and tornadoes spreading hundreds of miles to the east.

Santa Rosa County braces for Hurricane Isaias
The Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center in Milton, at times, looks like a busy beehive as county officials make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ landfall.
The Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center in Milton, at times, looks like a busy beehive as county officials make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ landfall.
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Whiting Field moves aircraft, secures base as Isaias approaches
Naval Air Station Whiting Field began moving aircraft into hangars and preparing to fly others out of the storm’s path Wednesday as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened in the Gulf.
Hoedown event to raise funds for equine therapy
On Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., Spirit Stables in East Milton will host a “Wild West Hoedown” to support Horse Healing, a nonprofit connecting people with equine therapy resources.
The hoedown will include face painting, kids crafts, a feeding station, hayrides, a chili competition and games for children. There will also be a “jailhouse” where you can lock up friends and family. While the event is free to attend, the activities are ticketed.
Jay Transfer Station to accept most household debris
Santa Rosa County residents will be able to drop off small loads of household construction and demolition debris at the Jay Transfer Station beginning Oct. 6, county officials announced.
Milton to host open house on downtown parking, future growth
Milton residents who weighed in online about downtown parking and walkability can soon share their ideas in person.

Florida emergency officials prep for Hurricane Isaias
Florida emergency management officials continue to prep for Hurricane Isaias making landfall Friday evening as a major storm near Pensacola, with bands of life-threatening storm surge, winds and tornadoes spreading hundreds of miles to the east.

Santa Rosa County braces for Hurricane Isaias
The Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center in Milton, at times, looks like a busy beehive as county officials make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ landfall.

Shoutout to Milton High School
I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.
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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Florida emergency officials prep for Hurricane Isaias

Florida emergency management officials continue to prep for Hurricane Isaias making landfall Friday evening as a major storm near Pensacola, with bands of life-threatening storm surge, winds and tornadoes spreading hundreds of miles to the east.
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Sports

It’s district tournament time for area volleyball teams
District volleyball tournaments in the area are set to begin on Monday.
Jay and Navarre are both top seeds in their respective tournaments, with the Royals on top in Rural District 1 and the Raiders atop District 1-6A.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
Hoedown event to raise funds for equine therapy
On Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., Spirit Stables in East Milton will host a “Wild West Hoedown” to support Horse Healing, a nonprofit connecting people with equine therapy resources.
The hoedown will include face painting, kids crafts, a feeding station, hayrides, a chili competition and games for children. There will also be a “jailhouse” where you can lock up friends and family. While the event is free to attend, the activities are ticketed.
Community theater keeps stage alive in Milton
You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but a strip mall fronting Dogwood Drive in Milton keeps the craft of theater alive in Santa Rosa County.
Three things you need to know ahead of Santa Rosa County BOCC meeting
Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will return to two meetings this week as commissioners will hold meetings at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday, Oct. 8.
Public comment is expected to be dominated by the proposed Navarre Beach Boardwalk, for which the county will host a public workshop at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 in Milton.























