May 19, 2017
Honeybee colony loss has deep impact
MILTON — Santa Rosa Beekeepers Association Vice President Bill Blankenship is one of roughly 85 registered beekeepers in Santa Rosa County and he says many beekeepers have reported an increase in col…
May 19, 2017
Baptist Medical Park Pace touts one-stop shop for health care
PACE — Baptist Health Care recently completed construction on its newest medical facility.
The construction of Baptist Medical Park-Pace began one year ago and was completed in two phases.
Phase …
May 19, 2017
West Florida law firm keeps up with families of all kinds
PENSACOLA — For 16 years, lawyer Autumn Blackledge has been handling cases in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Three years ago, she started her own firm with a focus on family law.
Blackledge’s pr…
May 18, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION: 6 p.m. May 24, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. Watch a film on the NFL’s concussion crisis. The Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library will provide popcorn and coffee; feel free to bring your own beverage. CLOSURES: Santa Rosa County’s […]
May 18, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1998: Group seeks classmates for whom they have no contact information. Email the committee at miltonfl_1998@outlook.com or contact Rachel (Willis) Hamm, 982-5773, to help. CAMP FIRE CAR SHOW: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 on South […]
May 18, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Navarre Sports Complex playground closed for repairs The Navarre Sports Complex playground, 8840 High School Blvd. in Navarre, will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, May 23-24 while repairs are made to the playground safety surface. The playground is scheduled to reopen Thursday, May 25. Signs notifying the public of the closure will be posted. […]
May 18, 2017
Guy Thompson Community Center activities: May 22-26
MILTON — Guy Thompson Community Center’s upcoming activities are as follows. All are free to participate in unless otherwise stated.
Monday, May 22
8:30 a.m. – Zumba. Class is $5.
9 a.m. – Car…
May 18, 2017
Credit union boosts Vision of Hope
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union President Steve German recently presented Jane Simmons, the founder of Vision of Hope, with a check for $2,500.
The funds were raised by selling cand…
May 18, 2017
Eastern Star chapter donates shoes for Rhodes students
MILTON — Order of the Eastern Star’s Milton Chapter 189 recently collaborated with Rhodes Elementary School to help with students’ needs.
The school has many children from low-income families who …
May 18, 2017
Milton drivers, buckle up or get a ticket
MILTON — The Milton Police Department urges everyone to buckle up for Memorial Day travels.
Beginning May 22, law enforcement officials will take part in the 2017 national Click It or Ticket seat b…