Apr 12, 2017
Guy Thompson activities include senior dance
MILTON — The Milton Parks Department will host a Senior Dance from 6-9 p.m. April 22 at the Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom St., among its weekly activities.
The dance will feature the mu…
Apr 12, 2017
Santa Rosa Education Foundation sets grilling competition
GULF BREEZE — The Santa Rosa Education Foundation’s Grillin’ in the Breeze is set 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze.
Smoked salmon, grilled pineapple, sausage, s…
Apr 12, 2017
Milton shooting suspect sentenced
MILTON — Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced Tahj Halique Jones to 50 years in state prison as a mandatory minimum under the 10-20-Life Statute, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins.
A Santa Rosa…
Apr 12, 2017
Gulf Breeze man pleads guilty on child pornography charge
PENSACOLA — Thomas E. Matassa, 24, of Gulf Breeze, pled guilty to receipt of child pornography, according to Christopher P. Canova, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
In F…
Apr 11, 2017
County to seek courthouse land donation
MILTON — Santa Rosa commissioners during their 9 a.m. Thursday meeting may have guidelines available for those interested in donating land for a new judicial center.
A lengthy discussion Monday res…
Apr 11, 2017
Catching up with: DeQuan Cowell
MILTON — Ronald Cowell’s son, DeQuan, is a University of South Alabama senior who will be inducted April 19 into the Criminal Justice National Honor Society.
DeQuan is one of three finalists for a …
Apr 11, 2017
'How do you like this classroom?'
MILTON — Milton High School’s anthropology/archaeology class, along with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, has been working this year to uncover Milton’s past — literally.
On April 7, student…
Apr 10, 2017
Pace Rotary, Manna help feed residents
PACE — Pace Rotary's collaboration with Manna on a grant project proved successful, according to a spokesperson tied to the effort.
The club partnered with Manna, which offers Santa Rosa and Escamb…
Apr 10, 2017
Milton Rotary members learn about survival at sea
MILTON — Milton Rotary Club’s latest guest speaker was George Sigler of Sky Warrior Inc.
“He was a very interesting man with an incredible story,” a Rotary spokesperson said. “George retired from t…
Apr 10, 2017
County floodplain manager visits Sunrise Kiwanis
MILTON — Karen Thornhill, Santa Rosa County Development Services' floodplain manager, spoke to the Sunrise Kiwanis Club about her job during a recent club meeting.
Thornhill’s responsibilities incl…