Aug 14, 2017
Back-to-school bash promotes safety
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Emergency Management held a Back to School Safety Bash at the Emergency Operations Center in Milton.
The event educated the community on safety; guests could visit with p…
Aug 11, 2017
Santa Rosa teachers to receive raises
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County School Board unanimously voted to accept Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick’s recommended pay increase, ending a nearly year-long contract dispute between the Santa Rosa Scho…
Aug 8, 2017
Balancing bills and grades
MILTON — As school starts back, many students have to face the effects of receiving an education, working full-time, and trying to balance the two.
A study by Georgetown University said that nearly…
Aug 8, 2017
What to expect this school year
MILTON — There are a few things parents and students should expect when starting the new school year in Santa Rosa County.
“We would like to welcome our students back for the start of another great…
Aug 8, 2017
Santa Rosa Kids House, school district to implement anti-abuse program
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — Santa Rosa Kids House is currently workin…
Aug 7, 2017
Learning abroad
PENSACOLA — Kathleen ‘Katie’ Hudon of Pace was one of three faculty/staff members receiving a scholarship to China from the University of West Florida’s Confucius Institute.
Hudon, who is a UWF in…
Aug 2, 2017
Report: Rent spikes place housing 'out of reach'
THE ISSUE: Due to rising rent, most apartments in Santa Rosa County cost more than full-time college students and families earning less than $35,000 annually can afford.
LOCAL IMPACT: Rising rent…