Jul 24, 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. […]
Jul 24, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. SPIDERS: 1 p.m. July 26 at the Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. The Blackwater Heritage State Trail will present an informative program on spiders. Topics will include which species of spiders live in our area, as well as which types are poisonous. This program […]
Jul 22, 2017
City questions opening community center on weekends
MILTON — A resident has requested that the Guy Thompson Community Center be open on weekends for seniors to meet regularly, but City Manager Brian Watkins isn’t sure it is a good idea.
The city has…
Jul 22, 2017
School board receives update on current projects
MILTON — A representative from DAG Architects attended the July 20 Santa Rosa County School Board meeting and presented the board with the status of current projects at schools within the district.
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Jul 21, 2017
Milton couple work to stop Indian Bayou pollution
MILTON — Residents Diane and Gary Nelms are working to stop red clay from polluting the waterway behind their Indian Bayou home, where they have lived for 10 years.
“It’s disgusting,” Gary said. “I…
Jul 21, 2017
Sunrise Kiwanis donates cribs to foster care organization
JAY — The Sunrise Kiwanis Club donated two cribs to the foster care organization My Father’s Arrows, according to club member Penny Wilson.
The total cost of the cribs was $230, Wilson said. Member…
Jul 21, 2017
Bagdad Elementary earns Family and Community Involvement Award
Ten Florida schools were recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Parent Teacher Association with the Family and Community Involvement Award.
Santa Rosa’s winner was Bagdad…
Jul 20, 2017
Remembering the 90 percent tax rate
Dear editor,
Which tax rate collects more income taxes for the federal government, a 0 percent or a 100 percent tax rate? Neither percentage collects any taxes, unless you are willing to work for n…
Jul 20, 2017
No lawyer made this health care decision
Dear editor,
Again, another twisted and tortured letter misrepresenting the facts. [“Thoughts on Charlie Gard and government-run health care,” published in the July 19-21, 2017, Press Gazette]
T…
Jul 20, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. DAIRY FARMING: Kindergartners through fifth-graders may attend this informative program about dairy farming; they can learn about life on a dairy farm and listen to a story about Ferdinand the Bull. Here’s the schedule: 1 p.m. July 25 at the Jay Library 3 p.m. […]