New business offers Blackwater River cruises
MILTON — Blackwater Bay Tours offers a day of culture, relaxation and natural beauty on the river by boat.
Cruises feature Blackwater Bay sunsets, Blackwater River, Yellow River, Escribano Point…
Blackwater Pyrates count their ducks
MILTON — The civic organization, the Blackwater Pyrates, holds a single, annual fundraiser, the Great Mill Town Duck Race. In preparation for the race, the Pyrates had a duck inventory party June 2 t…
Cop cleared of shooting
MILTON — A Santa Rosa County Sheriff sergeant has been cleared by state attorneys after he was forced to take the life of a suspect during a routine investigation. Sergeant Vaughn was responding to…
Santa Rosa Take Stock in Children awards scholarships to 25 graduating seniors
Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation awarded over $350,000 in scholarships to 25 graduating seniors May 30 who received four-year tuition scholarships. The event was held at…
Take a hunter safety course
"Hunting teaches patience while fostering one of the closest relationships we can have with the natural world around us," said University of Florida rising sophomore Hanna Hodges. "Hunting also contr…
See local horse races
MILTON — The Blackwater Saddle Club’s next play day is this Saturday. Events include pole bending, arena race, clover barrels and other fun games.
For the summer months, the event starts at 5 p.m.,…
Red snapper season approaches
The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21. This year and next year are unique compared to previous years…
Senior spotlight: an adventurous volunteer
MILTON — Barbara Moravek spends a majority of her time both volunteering and planning adventures with David, her husband of 36 years. She said they’ve camped across America twice and are planning a d…
Azalea Garden Club to hold Kids' Day
PACE — The Azalea Garden Club of Pace is holding a free event for kids ages 4 through 10 years old 9 a.m. to noon June 9 at Benny Russell Park Pavilion A, 5417 West Spencer Field Road, Pace with thei…















