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…
Apr 10, 2017
How Santa Rosa County uses gas tax money
MILTON — Allen Pegg asked the Press Gazette how Santa Rosa County is using the gasoline tax that went into effect in January of 2016. Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer Brandi Whitehurst pr…
Apr 10, 2017
Naval base recognized for community service
MILTON — The Chief of Naval Operations recognized Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s outstanding support to the community with an Honorable Mention for the Personal Excellence Flagship Award.
The aw…
Apr 10, 2017
NAS Whiting Field earns environmental award
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field's environmental and energy management teams have been named one of 30 recipients of recognition under the Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Awards progr…
Apr 10, 2017
Combat veterans ride bikes, support PTSD awareness
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Associatio…
Apr 10, 2017
Spring Festival of Flowers
MILTON — The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Pensacola State College's Milton campus hosted the Spring Festival of Flowers April 7-9.
The festival featured b…