Sep 3, 2017
Church throws back-to-school party
MILTON — Stump Springs Baptist Church welcomed all local school-age children to celebrate the new school year at their Back to School Splash Party on Sept. 2.
The church supplied a water slide for …
Sep 1, 2017
A 'rewarding' tradition
MILTON — A family-owned bakery has served the community for more than 50 years. Santa Rosa County residents have flocked to Milton Quality Bakery for various sweet treats since 1962. The establishmen…
Sep 1, 2017
'It’s a consistent problem — the No. 1 crime in Santa Rosa County'
NAVARRE — Three recent arrests clear 28 burglary cases in one Navarre neighborhood, according to Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Rich Aloy. However, he said, the victims could …
Sep 1, 2017
City staff explores Blackwater Quarter project
“The area is envisioned to be an entertainment hub with restaurants, outdoor cafes, patios, gathering spaces, etc.,” the plan states.
Aug 31, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Blood donations needed for Texas flooding MILTON — OneBlood, the local nonprofit blood center serving the southeastern United States, is preparing to send blood to Texas and stands ready to assist until further notice. To ensure enough blood is available locally and for Texas, OneBlood urges all eligible donors to donate blood as soon as […]
Aug 31, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. SANTA ROSA COUNTY LABOR DAY OFFICE CLOSURES: The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Sept. 4: Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, including the library system and animal shelter, clerk of court, property appraiser, supervisor of elections and tax collector. […]
Aug 31, 2017
Pace Chamber of Commerce sets Boston butt sale
PACE — The Pace Chamber of Commerce is holding a Thanksgiving Boston butt sale.
The chamber — which is taking pre-orders now for $30 — must receive the order and payment by Nov. 9 to allow preparat…
Aug 31, 2017
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification. FORT PICKENS AREA: The Fort Pickens Bookstore and Museum are open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. NAVAL LIVE OAKS AREA: Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to sunset. […]
Aug 31, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. UPCOMING BOOK CHAT: 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Pace Library, 4750 Pace Patriot Blvd. This month's Book Chat selection is "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair" by Joel Dicker. Registration is required. ROCK PAINTING: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 6, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. […]