Jul 3, 2017
LIFTING BROS
MILTON — When it comes to weightlifting, Milton High School fraternal twins Luke and Lee Miller have something in common: standout performance.
The two attended USA Weightlifting’s 2017 National Y…
Jul 3, 2017
Lunsford reflects on almost two decades of civic service
MILTON— Pat Lunsford has served on the Milton City Council for almost 20 years and said a lot has changed in her time as an elected official.
Lunsford was born in Wallace, an unincorporated communi…
Jul 1, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Lunch and Learn's next topic: emergency management MILTON — The Milton Parks Department will host Santa Rosa County’s Emergency Management representatives for Lunch and Learn on July 5. The event is set 11 a.m. to noon in the Gracey Room at the Guy Thompson Community Center. Attendees will learn about being prepared during hurricane season; […]
Jun 30, 2017
Rabies alert in effect until Aug. 5
MILTON — A rabies alert is currently in effect for the Navarre area after a report of possible rabies in a kitten, according to the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County.
The kitten die…
Jun 30, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Celebrate Freedom race, fun run return to Jay JAY — The 18th Annual Celebrate Freedom 5K and One Mile Fun Run is set July 4. The event begins 8 a.m. at Jay City Park, 5259 Booker Lane. The advance entry fee is $20; race-day entry is $25. One Mile Fun Run entry is $10. T-shirts […]
Jun 30, 2017
FWC urges Fourth of July boaters to be careful
During the Fourth of July holiday, many people take to the water to celebrate Independence Day. The warm, sunny days of summer combined with viewing fireworks puts many more boats and people on the w…
Jun 30, 2017
Santa Rosa County roads and bridges closed due to flooding
MILTON — The following roads and bridges in Santa Rosa County are closed due to water over the roadway according to the Santa Rosa County Commission:
West Spencerfield Road at Highway 90
Highwa…
Jun 30, 2017
Support sought for disaster relief fund
PACE — The Support Alliance For Emergency Readiness wants to raise money for a disaster relief fund.
"The intent here is how do Santa Rosans take care of Santa Rosa?” SAFER Director Daniel Hahn sai…
Jun 30, 2017
Going high tech
MILTON — Gulf Power Company has a new tool to inspect power lines: the unmanned aircraft system, also known as a drone.
Rather than expending the time and labor, as well as risking injuries, line w…