Jul 8, 2019
School celebrates choral success, plans for future
MILTON — Last year, about 900 students auditioned for choirs across the state, said Alicia Coon, general music and choral director at Bennett C. Russell Elementary School. Only 200 move forward to co…
Jul 8, 2019
SBDC at UWF takes top two awards
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network held its annual State Conference in Orlando last week with representatives from all nine of the regional host partner universities and col…
Jul 7, 2019
Cemetery board resigns following letter of concern
MILTON — In a surprise move, the entire Milton Cemetery Board resigned during the July 1 city council meeting citing a letter written by Councilwoman Shannon Rice as their reason.
In her letter, R…
Jul 6, 2019
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
UPCOMING Tobacco cessation class Tobacco Free Florida will have a Tools to Quit class 5-7 p.m. Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 at 5527 Stewart St., Milton. Preregistration is required. Call 398-6965 to reserve a spot. The class is free. For those 18 years old, if medically appropriate, the Florida Department of Health offers free nicotine replacement […]
Jul 6, 2019
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING SANTA ROSA COUNTY MEETINGS: All SRC Board of County Commission meetings and other county meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St., Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Commission Committee, 8:30 a.m. July 8. Local Option Sales Tax Meeting, 9 a.m. July […]
Jul 6, 2019
Blackwater Pyrates host annual Milltown Duck Race
MILTON — The Blackwater River was filled with 5,000 little quacking ducks Thursday as part of the Blackwater Pyrates' annual fundraiser to help with their mission of boater safety, historical preserv…
Jul 6, 2019
Sacred Heart to provide free health screenings for the poor
PENSACOLA — During July, Sacred Heart Health System will provide free heart-health and osteoporosis screenings at locations in Pensacola, Cantonment and Gulf Breeze to persons who are poor, elderly o…
Jul 4, 2019
Santa Rosa County announces July 4 closures
MILTON — The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed during Independence Day, July 4:
• Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and animal shelter.
• San…
Jul 3, 2019
Bennett C. Russell students advance to chorus competitions
MILTON — Each year, fourth and fifth grade students at Bennett C. Russell Elementary School have the option of participating in the Cardinal Chorus under the direction of Alicia Coon.
Students who …