Milton woman crochets mats for homeless from plastic bags
BAGDAD — For the last six years, Barbara Craig of Milton has crocheted 6-by-3 mats for the homeless out of plastic grocery bags. She brings them to her church, St. Mary’s Episcopal, and also to Ferri…
Milton woman creates mats for homeless from plastic bags
MILTON — Barbara Craig of Milton for the last six years has created mats for the homeless. She cuts plastic bags into loops then crochets the loops into 6-by-3 mats.
VIDEO: Santa Rosa County military affairs consultant reports on the annual fly-in
MILTON — Pete Gandy, Santa Rosa County’s military affairs consultant, reports to the Board of County Commissioners Feb. 22 on the recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual Northwest Florida Defe…
Tax-paid project to address Sunrise Drive flooding
NAVARRE — Construction to reduce flooding at the entrance of Sunrise Drive in Navarre will begin March 5 with the installation of the traffic control measures. This project, funded with Local Option …
Learn about area freshwater and wetland environments
MILTON — Learn about the natural resources of Escambia and Santa Rosa County with the county extension agents through the Florida Master Naturalist Program. The FMNP is a hands-on outdoor learning ex…
Report wildlife sightings with FWC app
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites Florida residents and visitors to take an active role in conservation by reporting fish and wildlife observations with the …
Artist to teach on the colors of nature
MILTON — Guest artist Theresa Grillo Laird will present a hands-on demonstration on how to achieve and paint the colors of nature at the Santa Rosa Art Association meeting. The event begins at 9 a.m.…
Local businesses in Santa Rosa County are going tobacco free
MILTON — Tobacco-free business, a growing trend throughout the state and country, is growing in Santa Rosa County. To date, 18 local businesses in the county have implemented tobacco-free policies, i…
Fire safety classes coming for restaurant employees
MILTON — The City of Milton Fire Department will offer the class series "Restaurant Fire Safety & Portable Fire Extinguishers" to help educate restaurant employees on fire safe practices, fire safety…
Type 2 diabetes education offered
MILTON — The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County National Diabetes Prevention Program has once again received full recognition from the Centers for Disease Control. This designation is …
















