What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS DRUG ADDICTION HELP: Narconon reminds families that the opiate problem in the U.S. is continuing to worsen and it’s more important than ever to know and understand the signs and symptoms of an opiate overdose. To learn more about how to identify the […]
Remembering Lillie
On Sept. 1, 2011, Stephanie Freisner was at a routine obstetrics appointment when she learned the tragic news. Her baby had died in the womb.
Three days later, she delivered a stillborn baby girl n…
'It's a very fair offer'
MILTON — The city council is close to finalizing a selection of a new city manager.
At the Aug. 23 meeting, interim city manager Randy Jorgenson said that a final candidate has been selected but no…
Permit fee increases and park projects approved
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners approved a permit fees increase and renovations to Floridatown Park.
The permit fee increases that commissioners approved on Thursday's regular meeting will…
West Florida Baptist Academy hosts volleyball tournament
MILTON — The West Florida Baptist Academy Lady Conquerors' preseason, non-conference matches included a hosted tournament and matches versus Central High, Lighthouse Baptist of Theodore, Ala., and Li…
Funding, safety, keeping quality educators
MILTON — Ahead of the Aug. 28 primary election, the six candidates running for the Santa Rosa County School Board are focused on the challenges facing the board and how they plan to address them if e…
These aren’t your typical drive-thru burgers
Nowadays you can get a hamburger 24 hours a day. Drive-thrus are everywhere, and there are many types from which to choose. But when I was a little girl, having a hamburger was a special treat.
My …
What to know about heart attacks and pregnancy
The risk of experiencing a heart attack during pregnancy or soon after is on the rise. Experts want women to watch out for warning signs of heart trouble and know their risk factors.
The risk of su…
4 ways gardening is good for you
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In this digital world, there’s an app for just about everything. People are interacting with technology more than they do with the world. But there’s a cure for tech overload: Garde…
Florida Chief Financial Officer warns of scams
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis warns Floridians of the following scams.
A telemarketing scheme intended to scam seniors and most often Florida Blue customers. The scammer calls …
















