May 16, 2017
Pace teen talks about up-and-coming music career
PACE — Samantha LaPorta first performed at a Blue Wahoos game in Pensacola at age 10; she is now 15 and making strides in the music industry. The teen released her debut single, "Summertime Hold On M…
May 15, 2017
Pace garden club hosts district meeting
PACE — The Azalea Garden Club of Pace hosted its first District 1 meeting, with 108 gardeners from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties in attendance.
Pace Chamber of Commerce President Rand…
May 15, 2017
Gulf Breeze Optimist Family Fishing Rodeo returns
GULF BREEZE — The 42nd Gulf Breeze Optimist Family Fishing Rodeo runs from daybreak May 20 to 5 p.m. May 21 at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. The weigh-ins take place 2-5 p.m. May 21 with prize…
May 15, 2017
Owens graduates from basic military training
MILTON — Air Force Airman Travis K. Owens graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed eight weeks' training in military disci…
May 15, 2017
5 things to do this weekend in Santa Rosa County
5 things to do this weekend in Santa Rosa County
May 15, 2017
Catching up with Milton powerlifter Megan Melendez
MILTON — Megan Melendez, a Florida State University junior from Milton, has made strides in weightlifting.
The 21-year-old Bremerton, Wash., native, who placed second at the April 7, 2017, USA Po…
May 15, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. THIRD FRIDAYS WITH UF/IFAS EXTENSION: 10 a.m. May 19, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences presents a monthly series on a variety of topics. May’s topic is "Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!" Johanna Welch, with […]
May 15, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Cleanup
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 […]
May 15, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1998: Group seeks classmates for whom they have no contact information. Email the committee at miltonfl_1998@outlook.com or contact Rachel (Willis) Hamm, 982-5773, to help. CAMP FIRE CAR SHOW: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 on South Willing […]
May 12, 2017
Bloom: a cost-efficient fertilizer alternative
MILTON — Emerald Coast Utilities Authority offers many services to Northwest Florida and parts of lower Alabama. These include sanitation and recycling, water treatment and, most recently, composting…