What's happening in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA DEMOCRATIC PARTY HEADQUARTERS GRAND OPENING: Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m., 4966 Henry St., Milton. Family friendly event; Refreshments and finger foods will be provided for attendees. Details: Sarah Coutu, Chair, 375-2334, or Trish Hansen, secretary, 261-5662. NAVARRE GARDEN CLUB’S ANNUAL SANTA’S WORKSHOP: Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Navarre Conference […]
Veterans Day celebrated with parade, ceremony
By Alicia Adams | 623-2120 | @aliciaadamsSRPG | aadams@srpressgazette.com MILTON — Milton celebrated Veterans Day Saturday morning with a ceremony following a parade through Milton. The parade, which…
'If you love your country, thank a vet'
PACE — Dozens of parents, teachers and nearly 800 students dressed in red gathered at S.S. Dixon Primary School on Thursday morning to celebrate Veterans Day. The morning was cold and wet, but that …
'Every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy the love of books'
MILTON — W.H. Rhodes Elementary has received a grant from a national non-profit organization to implement a reading enrichment program for first-grade classes. StoryBook Treasures gifted Rhodes $6,00…
Milton man arrested on two counts of attempted homicide
MILTON — Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jevon Lamar Husfelt on two counts of attempted homicide of his girlfriend and a male victim. Authorities are currently holding Husfelt at the Sa…
Santa Rosa commissioners name new chair, vice chair
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners have selected District 2 Commissioner Bob Cole as chairman for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker as vice chairman.
Cole has b…
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
ReptiDay brings reptile breeders, experts to Navarre PENSACOLA — ReptiDay is the one-day version of events presented by Repticon, which hosts reptile and exotic animal expos throughout the United States. The annual event returns to Santa Rosa County 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Navarre Conference Center. Attendees can learn about animals […]
Gulf Islands National Seashore offers fee-free entry to honor veterans
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore areas will offer fee-free entry this weekend, Nov. 11 and 12, in celebration of Veterans Day.
National parks throughout the country annually waive entr…
Waste tire collection day scheduled
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will hold a waste tire amnesty day.
The event is set 7 a.m. to 5 p.…
Garden Club assists children with fall floral arrangements
PACE — The Azalea Garden Club of Pace gave an Oct. 23 floral demonstration at the Pace Public Library.
The goal was to teach students how to make a table decoration for the holidays. Using a hollow…














