Dec 15, 2017
Historic district proposed around Mount Pilgrim African Baptist Church
MILTON — When the Milton City Council appointed Heather Hathaway Nov. 14 to fill Ashley Lay’s vacant seat, Hathaway said she wanted to preserve local history as well as help the city grow.
Now, she…
Dec 15, 2017
School board OKs rental assistance program
MILTON — Last year, the Florida Housing Finance Corporation approved funding for a Small Counties Demonstration Project to house homeless families with children living in the Santa Rosa School Distri…
Dec 15, 2017
Council changes boarding house definition
MILTON — A Milton homeowner can now charge rent to a single resident, without the city considering the home a boarding house, following the council's Dec. 12 vote. Councilwoman Peggi Smith cast the s…
Dec 15, 2017
'My mother deserves justice'
MILTON — Family and friends of Betty Sanders Brock Strong — a Milton resident who died Dec. 14, 2016 — gathered Thursday at the Milton Riverwalk for a candlelight vigil to remember Strong one year af…
Dec 15, 2017
Cold weather shelter open through Friday
MILTON — A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open nightly through Dec. 15 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelte…
Dec 15, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. RECURRING UF-IFAS EXTENSION: 10 a.m. every third Friday at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences presents a monthly series on a variety of topics including agriculture, the environment, sustainable living, disaster preparation and recovery, […]
Dec 15, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The Santa Rosa County South Service Center Veterans Services office will be closed Christmas week, Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, reopening Jan 2. The Veterans Services office in Milton will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 along with other county offices, reopening […]
Dec 14, 2017
Gulf Breeze alums complete basic military training
MILTON — Air Force Airmen Alex A. Petkovic and Julius A. Mantuano graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airmen completed eight weeks’ t…
Dec 14, 2017
HEAVY LIFTERS
GULF BREEZE — Bar Strength & Conditioning member athletes competed in the Dec. 9 Battle of Midway Powerlifting Meet in Gulf Breeze.
Those who medaled are Matt Milbury, John Stafford, Kelly Melendez…
Dec 14, 2017
Duvall, Lucey lead in ladies' day
PACE — Stonebrook Golf Club's Dec. 12 ladies' day results are as follows:
Game : Criss / Cross
Flight A Gross
Melanie Duvall
Pat Daniels
Gayle Clifton
Flight B G…