Sep 19, 2016
3 things to do in Santa Rosa County
1. LEARN HOW TO PREVENT FALLS . The Guy Thompson Community Center presents ‘Falls Prevention Day’ for senior citizens. The event, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at 5629 Byrom St., will include free h…
Sep 16, 2016
S.S. Dixon Primary celebrates Patriot Day
PACE — Michael H. Griggs, the command chaplain at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, said S.S. Dixon Primary students inspire him.
Griggs was an honored guest during a Friday morning Patriot Day even…
Sep 16, 2016
Santa Rosa Correctional ‘all quiet’ during protests
MILTON — Santa Rosa Correctional Institute did not deal with a riot situation during a weekend of nationwide planned protests over prison conditions.
There was no violence beyond “a handful of indi…
Sep 16, 2016
‘Cooking from the Estuary’ workshop set Tuesday
MILTON — In celebration of National Estuaries Week, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension will offer a “Cooking from the Estuary” workshop.
The event is …
Sep 15, 2016
6 storm preparation tips for seniors
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at the Guy Thompson Community Center, want to make sure seniors are prepared during this …
Sep 15, 2016
Milton High sets marching band festival
MILTON — The 1st Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival is Oct. 1 at Milton High School’s Haywood Hanna Panther Stadium.
The event will feature 15 high school marching bands from Northwest Flori…
Sep 15, 2016
Pace soccer club lets disabled youth play
PACE — TOPSoccer provides athletic opportunities for children with various special needs who otherwise may get little physical activity.
According to Jennifer Higgenbotham, Gulf Breeze has had a TO…
Sep 15, 2016
King Middle students get free shoes
MILTON — King Middle School students received a surprise this week: a new pair of shoes.
But the event had a deeper purpose: to strengthen the relationship between youths and law enforcement.
We…
Sep 15, 2016
6 streets' resurfacing completed
MILTON — Cedar, Cyprus, Hickory, Lee, Orange and Pecan Street residents are experiencing a smoother drive following those roads’ resurfacing.
As part of a 10-year plan, the City Council recently ap…
Sep 15, 2016
27th Annual Peanut Festival coming to Jay
JAY — The 27th Annual Peanut Festival is coming soon to Santa Rosa County.
The event is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at Gabbert Farm, 3604 Pine Level Church Road. Parking and admission are free fo…