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PENSACOLA —The Red Ribbon Charitable Foundation Inc., for 20 years has built partnerships and funded activities with the goals of reducing new HIV infections and improving the quality of life for tho…

Claire Jimenez is a 14-year-old who participates in various community service projects in her free time.
Although she lives and goes to school in Escambia County, her philanthropy reaches other are…

MILTON — The Santa Rosa Creek Indian Tribe held their 27 th annual Pow Wow celebration on Saturday and Sunday at their Tribal Grounds in Milton.
The pow wow was dedicated to their former Vice Chief…

3 things to do this weekend in West Florida

MILTON — Chuck Townsend Jr. and his wife have owned their home off Munson Highway for about two years; and, the couple say, they have endured a reccurring issue — discolored water.
Water in Townsen…

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING COLDWATER CEMETERY MEETING: 10 a.m. May 4, Coldwater Cemetery. All interested individuals may attend. RED SHOE BOOK CLUB: Members will meet 10 a.m. May 20 at the Navarre Library, 8484 James Harvell Road. They are currently reading about U.S. First Ladies. Each person reads his […]

MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed.
OCEAN HOU…

MILTON  — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. In observance of Thanksgiving, libraries will close early at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and will be closed Nov. 23-25. Libraries will resume normal business hours Nov. 27.    UPCOMING  GAME NIGHT: 3-6 p.m. Nov. 21, Jay Library, 5259 Booker Lane. Bring games from home or play […]

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. NAVARRE GARDEN CLUB’S ANNUAL SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Navarre Conference Center, 8700 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. A variety of artists and craftspeople will offer items. Ye Olde Bake Shop will feature various baked cakes, pies and goodies […]

'How to do business with Santa Rosa County' workshop set　 The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida's Government Contracting Services will offer a workshop titled, "How to do Business with Santa Rosa County." The event, set Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the SRC Economic Development Office, […]