Community Archive

Florida’s native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to buildings and other human-made structures, including buildings still undergoing construction. With bat maternity season starting soon, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public April 15 is the last day to legally exclude bats from buildings without a permit, until Aug. 15.

The Miracle League of Pensacola has a rich history that continues to live on to this day. What started as an inspiration from one family’s memories, has grown to 20 plus years of memories for families throughout Pensacola.

The “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” has been rescinded/canceled for the customers in the following areas:

Beginning April 4, 2026, the Family History and Research Center (FHRC), located at 6275 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL, will adjust its hours of operation.

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.

The City of Milton is asking residents to nominate standout properties for a new Yard of the Season program designed to recognize attractive and creative yards across the community.

Students at Central School got to enjoy a day outside as local businesses and groups came out for the school’s annual FARM Day.

A 2023 graduate from Pace High School helped lead the grand opening of a new marching band facility at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The ribbon cutting took place Friday, March 6.

Rivers Lewis, who is currently a Junior and drum major with the Jaguar Marching Band, said the complex is years in the making.

The University of West Florida is known for its trails as well as its academics.

Much of the trails traverse through longleaf pine forests. The plant, which once spread over 90 million acres across America, is famously fire-resistant and relies on fires to clear out dead underbrush to make room for its seedlings.

The City of Milton’s human resources director is taking on a new leadership role aimed at strengthening networking and mentorship opportunities for women across Santa Rosa County.