Jun 21, 2017
County announces road and bridge closures due to flooding
MILTON — With the steady rainfall the last 24 hours, already saturated ground and more rain forecasted due to Tropical Storm Cindy, some area roads and bridges are flooding and more are expected to f…
Jun 21, 2017
Alanda McCoy found
UPDATE: Alanda Lee McCoy, 4, has been found.
McCoy was found with no apparent physical harm according to initial reports.
“From all appearances, she’s ok,” Public Information Officer Pamela H…
Jun 20, 2017
The passing of a giant:
“John Daniel 'Dan' McKenzie, one of Milton’s and Santa Rosa County’s most well-known and respected residents, successful businessmen, dear friend, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, died…
Jun 20, 2017
'It really was a God thing'
PACE— Dylan Bradley is one of 23 umpire hopefuls to earn a spot in Minor League Baseball after seven weeks of training in South Florida.
The 25-year-old has lived in Pace since he was a toddler and…
Jun 19, 2017
'I just thank God I was there'
PENSACOLA — Congressman Matt Gaetz wants Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Pellicano of Pace to receive credit for no small feat: helping to save a 17-month-old’s life.
Gaetz recognized Pellicano duri…
Jun 19, 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 […]
Jun 19, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. SANTA ROSA WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB MONTHLY MEETING: 1:30 p.m. June 26, Henderson Hall at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 7810 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. Guest speaker: Betty Wilson, Move to Amend. Topic: Move to Amend Local Initiative. Details: Margie Purkerson, 206-5884, margiep@bellsouth.net MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S […]
Jun 19, 2017
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs schedule. 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. Park headquarters exhibits are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; they […]
Jun 19, 2017
County may hire consultant to develop economic growth plan
MILTON — A strategic plan has never been developed for the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office, according to Economic Development Director Shannon Ogletree. He and his office, with a consul…
Jun 19, 2017
7 adoptable pets in Santa Rosa County
Editor's Note: Each week, Santa Rosa County Animal Services and the Press Gazette will share photos and descriptions of several animals in need of immediate adoption. If you are interested in adoptin…