Oct 20, 2016
Community center expansion, lake restoration among Johnson's priorities
Editor’s Note: The Santa Rosa Press Gazette will feature Milton City Council candidates running in the Nov. 8 election. We continue this multi-part series with current council member Mary Ellen Johns…
Oct 20, 2016
Eclectic gardening takes focus Oct. 24
MILTON — Eclectic gardening will be the topic of the Oct. 24 Mondays in the Gardens series.
Florida Master Gardeners Jaci Zwierzchowski and Sandra Sherman will lead a one-hour presentation beginnin…
Oct 20, 2016
Jay ride to raise money for wreaths on veterans' graves
JAY — Wreaths Across America, a Veterans Day weekend fundraiser, is set 8 a.m. Nov. 12 at Bray-Hendricks Park. The event includes a 2-mile fun run and a 2-mile family bicycle ride.
Timing and resul…
Oct 20, 2016
Gulf Breeze Will Do announces fall grant finalists
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Breeze Will Do, a charitable organization of women who support Gulf Breeze/Pensacola Beach area causes, announced finalists for the fall grant cycle.
Finalists in two groups will…
Oct 20, 2016
3 places to get the flu shot in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Cooler weather and shorter days mark the transition from summer to fall — and they’re signs that flu season is here.
This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only recommen…
Oct 18, 2016
Pace, Milton bands to compete in jalapeno-eating contest
MILTON — Whataburger Restaurants will host the third annual jalapeño-eating contest between friendly rivals Pace and Milton high schools.
The event is 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25 at 4983 Highway 90. Each scho…
Oct 18, 2016
'Phenomenal to see them working together'
MILTON — King Middle School students and parents were locked in a room and had to use their problem-solving skills to escape within a limited time.
However, don’t worry: They were just experiencing…
Oct 18, 2016
Avalon teacher resigns following viral photo incident
MILTON — Dr. Christina Villaverde, an Avalon Middle School chorus teacher, has resigned, ahead of being terminated, due to inappropriate disciplinary action the school says she took against a student…
Oct 17, 2016
Smith, city council candidate, wants to change the way Milton governs
Editor's Note: The Santa Rosa Press Gazette will feature Milton City Council candidates running in the Nov. 8 election. We continue this multi-part series with Margaret "Peggi" Smith, who faces incum…
Oct 17, 2016
Peanut butter needed for Santa Rosa families
MILTON — The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Santa Rosa County Extension is collecting peanut butter for food pantries to help families in need.
The Florida Pean…