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MILTON — Some local residents got a surprise at Hardee’s restaurant when they were stopped by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Clay Smith.

He was not issuing citations, quite the opposite. …

MILTON — Lt. Ryan Kilway had the opportunity to fly fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters when he was training to be a pilot. He found that helos were a perfect fit for him.

That is what the Navy in…

MILTON — At last weeks’ committee of the whole meeting, City Council members received new news from an old nonprofit organization – The Butterfly House.

“We want to buy the T.W. Jones House on Hen…

Sandy Sansing and his family presented Santa Rosa Kids House with a $100,000 donation Friday at his Chevrolet car dealership in Milton.

BAGDAD —Schools across Santa Rosa County celebrated National School Lunch Week this past week.
This year's National School Lunch Week took place Oct. 14-18, with the theme for this year being "Scho…

PACE — Santa Rosa County will have a public meeting to determine the best type of living shoreline to fix the extensive erosion at Floridatown Park.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 a…

Santa Rosa government and local announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING CITY OF MILTON MEETINGS: All meetings take place in council chambers, City Hall, 6738 Dixon St., Milton, unless otherwise stated. Meetings are open to the public. Call City Manager's Office, 983-5411 for details. The City Council will meet as the Board of Directors of […]

These are upcoming community events, announcements and activities by area organizations. “The Legend and Lore” of Bagdad Cemetery The Historic Bagdad Cemetery is an outdoor museum with unique art, architecture, and history dating back to 1852. Come take a walk to remember 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the cemetery, 6800 Pooley St., Bagdad. (GPS – […]

MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold a Waste Tire Amnesty Day.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26 at…

MILTON — The Milton Rotary Club recently heard from member Robin Vickers about Farm to City Week.
Farm to City Week is Nov. 22 to 28 this year. It was born out of a challenge made to Vickers to rai…