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EAST MILTON — Southern Raceway recently hosted the Gator "Dirt" Nationals.
It came down to two drivers on both Friday and Saturday night: Issac Chapple from Indiana and Conner Loeffler, a 14-year-o…

MILTON — One of the responsibilities of the mayor is to appoint members of City Council to special committees.
And according to Mayor Heather Lindsay, "It makes sense for the mayor to do it.” 
Ci…

MILTON — Santa Rosa County School District Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick says he will not seek re-election in 2020, ending a tenure lasting more than a decade.

On Aug. 8, 2018, David Gun…

PACE — Tamara Owens was worried about her son as soon as she brought him home from the hospital.
Silas had stiff limbs, abnormal sleep patterns and chronic vomiting, among other symptoms.
"Our fi…

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING BAGDAD ELEMENTARY ART SHOW: 5 p.m. April 11 at the school, 4512 Forsyth St., Milton. See individual art displays and classroom art exhibits, live musicians, photo stations and a scavenger hunt with rewards, creation stations and a fluorescent art room. Admission is free. SANTA ROSA […]

MILTON — Here is a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas.  UPCOMING Brake family reunion The Brake Family Reunion is 11 a.m. April 6 at the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 8500 Pleasant Home Church Road, Holt. It starts with a covered dish lunch. Contact LeeQue McCombs, 850-957-4082, for […]

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PACE — Kate Bryan has a dream of building a community center that caters to everyone, including special needs children.
"We believe every child deserves an opportunity to participate in recreationa…

MILTON — Milton Garden Club and the city of Milton are joining forces to have a portion of Highway 87 named a Blue Star Memorial Highway.

Milton Garden Club sent a request to city council, accordi…

MILTON — Citizens are now adding their voice to consideration of whether a traffic light should be added at the intersection of North Stewart Street and Magnolia Street.
City resident Donna Craig s…