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MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows.  BAY AREA RESOURCE COUNCIL: July 19, 11 a.m. in the West Florida Regional Planning Council Office, 4081 E. Olive Road, Pensacola. The Technical Advisory Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the same location. For the full agenda, visit www.wfrpc.org. SANTA ROSA COUNTY […]

MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County.   DAIRY FARMING: Kindergartners through fifth-graders may attend this informative program about dairy farming; they can learn about life on a dairy farm and listen to a story about Ferdinand the Bull. Here’s the schedule: 1 p.m. July 19 at the Milton Library 1 p.m. […]

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 HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: first Saturday of every month. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks […]

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MILTON — Milton High alumna and wounded U.S. Marine veteran Kirstie Ennis appears on the cover of ESPN’s 2017 Body Issue.
The magazine, released July 7, features athletes from various sports, all n…

MILTON — Officials at the Guy Thompson Community Center in Milton want to draw more attendance to their monthly dances. The dances provide socialization and exercise to the senior citizens attending …

MILTON — U.S. Army and Navy veteran Tommy Thurman and his wife, Linda, have an annual tradition of decorating their yard in American and military themes.
They do so to honor American troops and vet…

FORT WALTON BEACH — Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc., Fort Walton Beach’s nonprofit theatre, will present “Steel Magnolias," featuring Gulf Breeze's Jennifer King, in August.
The action is se…

MILTON — Kids can enjoy free activities during the Milton Youth Fun Fest 12-5 p.m. July 22 at the Guy Thompson Community Center on Byrom Street.
Children can bring a swim suit and towel to play on …

Southern Yellow Pine Publishing has revealed the cover of “Unbroken Circles for Schools: Training Scenarios” by award-winning author Ken Johnson.
A native of Santa Rosa County, Johnson has speciali…