State's longest flea market set for U.S. 90
The state's longest flea market, Flea across Florida, will be held Sept.12 and 13. The 272-mile route traverses cities and scenic communities across the Panhandle, from Live Oak to Pensacola. Many pa…
Mondays in the Gardens
Gingers will be the topic of the September 15 “Mondays in the Gardens” series. Marie Harrison, noted local horticulturist and author, will lead the one hour presentation beginning at 10 a.m. in room …
Santa Rosa County 4-H 5K Fun Run
Santa Rosa County 4-H is hosting a 5k fun run Sept. 13 starting at 8 a.m. at the Blackwater Horse Stables and traveling south along the Blackwater Heritage State Trail to Munson Highway. The Santa Ro…
Florida salutes Gulf Power crews
When Robert Duke was growing up in the Pensacola area, he spent a lot of time at a restaurant where Gulf Power linemen would come eat for lunch.
“I would talk to them a lot,” he said. “Then a…
The 2014 primary election results have arrived
A new mayor for the city of Milton and a close county race highlight an election of change.
Vernon Compton for Milton City Council Ward 1, Seat 2
Vernon Compton is running for Milton City Council Ward 1 – Seat 2. With over 20 years of community involvement, Compton said, “There are great things about Milton evident in many minds. I’ve seen wha…
King Middle candidate breakfast
King Middle School students will have an opportunity for an introduction into the political process Friday at 7 a.m. in the school's media center. School staff, as well as the student government asso…
Pace Fire Department to remain in current MSBU
Pace Fire Department is still part of the group of fire departments under Santa Rosa County’s Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU), at least until the next election cycle. The department, under the …
Ride for Payton
A fundraiser for Payton Lee Stone who was seriously injured and in critical condition from an auto accident August 5 is taking place September 6. Payton lost her mother in the accident and currently …
Courthouse costs revealed
Santa Rosa County citizens now have the numbers on the new courthouse, or as close as the design firm HOK is comfortable publishing. HOK representative Duncan Broyd said at Monday’s commissioner meet…
















