Apr 20, 2018
Mary Ella "Maryellen" Pugliese
Maryellen Pugliese, 76 of Milton, Florida, passed away on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Mary Harris…
Apr 20, 2018
Scott abstains from school board reelection
MILTON — After serving three terms on the Santa Rosa County School Board, and the last school year as board chairperson, Diane Scott has decided to not run for reelection.
“After almost 12 years of…
Apr 20, 2018
“Bee” a Friend
MILTON — As spring flowers start to bloom, their pollinators — honey bees — resume their activity. This can mean finding swarms near homes and places of business. Calling a trained beekeeper can res…
Apr 20, 2018
Sims Middle School student gives Amazing Shake
PACE — Sims Middle School held its first annual Amazing Shake event this month with the winner announced April 18 at a dinner held at Jackson's Steakhouse in Pensacola. The winner of the month-long e…
Apr 20, 2018
Optimist Park is closed for renovations
MILTON — A popular central Santa Rosa County park is getting a makeover. Optimist Park, located at 6244 Old Bagdad Highway in Milton, is closed for renovations through mid-August. The new Optimist In…
Apr 20, 2018
Officials announce 40-day recreational red snapper season
TALLAHASSE — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Governor Rick Scott announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters. A 24-day season w…
Apr 20, 2018
Small Business Development Center offers financial literacy education
MILTON — April is National Financial Literacy Month and the Florida Small Business Development Center, headquartered in Pensacola with an office at the University of West Florida, will offer upcoming…
Apr 20, 2018
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Scoops
MILTON — Downtown Milton is now home to a candy and ice cream shop, bringing in a steady stream of business daily since opening on April 13, according to its owners.
Scoops Ice Cream and Sweets, l…
Apr 20, 2018
New Chamber of Commerce building underway
MILTON — In a ground breaking ceremony April 17, the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce officially began construction for its newly planned headquarters located on Avalon Boulevard across the street from…
Apr 20, 2018
Local high school seniors presented with Good Citizen Award
MILTON — The Three Rivers Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented their annual Good Citizen Award to three local high school students.
The winners were Madison Morgan…