Jun 26, 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 1998: Group seeks classmates for whom they have no contact information. Email the class committee at miltonfl_1998@outlook.com or contact Rachel (Willis) Hamm, 982-5773, to help. Recurring SANTA ROSA ARTS AND CULTURE FOUNDATION BOOK CLUB: Meets 7 p.m. every […]
Jun 26, 2017
Dorothy Ernestine Stokes Lynn Hobbie
Dorothy Ernestine Stokes Lynn Hobbie, 96, of Bagdad, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017.
Ernestine was born June 21, 1921, in Falco, Alabama (Covington County), to William Moses Stokes, Sr. and Geor…
Jun 26, 2017
Having a Bash!
MILTON — The Arc of the Emerald Coast in Santa Rosa County hosted its 8th Annual Blueberry Bash on Saturday.
Guests enjoyed, among other things, music from local artists, a 5K run, children's activ…
Jun 25, 2017
Blackwater flooding recedes; portions of state forest require more work, drying time
MILTON — Flood waters on Blackwater River State Forest receded significantly in the past 24 hours in area creeks and streams.
Water no longer is flowing through the campground at Coldwater Recreati…
Jun 23, 2017
County vows to research flooding problems
PACE — Some Pace residents are reeling from the multiple storms of the last two weeks, which resulted in repeated flooding. Following their pleas to the county for help, the Board of County Commissio…
Jun 23, 2017
Council decides to search for new attorney
MILTON — The city council will search for a new city attorney after discussion at Thursday’s executive committee meeting.
An item on the June 22 meeting’s agenda was to approve a new hourly rate fo…
Jun 23, 2017
Teacher's union appealing unfair labor practice charge
MILTON — Starting June 27, Santa Rosa County teachers will have a choice to make regarding their union representation.
By secret ballot, they will be able to vote whether to remain with the Santa R…
Jun 23, 2017
Flood insurance recommended for all homeowners
PACE — Ollie and Susan Hawthorne’s home on Tucker Circle is in a Zone X flood zone, according to the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser’s website.
Zone X is a moderate to low-risk flood area, but…
Jun 23, 2017
Downtown's 'endangered' status — what's its impact?
MILTON — Some members of the city council and residents are concerned about the future of downtown Milton.
City leaders during a June 13 council meeting discussed inclusion of the Milton Downtown D…
Jun 22, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. HARRY POTTER DAY: June 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter.” Dress up as your favorite “Harry Potter” character and enjoy “Harry Potter”-themed crafts and games. The Friends of the Milton Library will […]