Aug 4, 2017
Creek Indian Tribe breaks ground on Native American Cultural Center
The center will house a genealogy resource area, which will contain books, documents and other information the tribe has gained over the years, assisting the public in researching and documenting the…
Aug 4, 2017
Milton mulls automatic meter reading
MILTON — Milton may automate its gas and water meters, eliminating the need to have a technician regularly take readings.
Under the current system, a customer may not know about a water leak that b…
Aug 4, 2017
The plan: reduce speeding traffic
MILTON — Milton is taking steps to reduce speeding traffic on Berryhill Road by installing stop signs where the road intersects Moore Lane.
“Over the years, we have heard speeding complaints,” Mil…
Aug 4, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
'Steel Magnolias' stage play to feature Gulf Breeze woman FORT WALTON BEACH — Stage Crafters Community Theatre, Inc., Fort Walton Beach’s nonprofit theatre, will present “Steel Magnolias," featuring Gulf Breeze's Jennifer King, in August. The action is set in Truvy Jones' beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the wise-cracking […]
Aug 3, 2017
Shooting into water, entering closed area among FWC incidents
MILTON — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed these cases between July 21 and 27 in Santa Rosa County:
On patrol in Eglin Wildlife Management Area, Officer Land saw multipl…
Aug 3, 2017
Santa Rosa County Faith Briefs
Woodbine UMC sets tailgate party PACE — Woodbine United Methodist Church's annual Game Day Sunday, a free tailgate party, is set 12:30 p.m. Aug. 27 on the church grounds, 5200 Woodbine Road in Pace. The event will feature various competitions including Best Dessert, Biggest Fan and Best Fan Display. Fans of college and professional sports […]
Aug 3, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Cleanup
MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. OCEAN HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: first Saturday of every month. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks […]
Aug 3, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1972 REUNION: Sept. 29 and 30. 5 p.m. Sept. 29: Tailgate party at Tanglewood Country Club, 5916 Tanglewood Drive, Milton. Football game afterward at Milton High. 10 a.m. Sept. 30: Tour of the new school facilities; meet at […]
Aug 3, 2017
Children with special needs learn martial arts
“I thought it was really fun,” Spectrum House lead therapist Gina Vecchio said after the hour-long seminar. “It was great for the kids … It helps develop fine and gross motor skills."