Dec 9, 2016
‘No Thru Trucks’ signs considered for North Willing
MILTON — Public Works staffers seek the City Council’s permission to place signage along U.S. Highway 90 to warn semi truck drivers from making a dangerous turn onto North Willing Street.
Public Wo…
Dec 8, 2016
NAS Whiting Field sailors earn new ranks
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field recognized the accomplishments of soon-to-be-advanced sailors during a Dec. 2 frocking ceremony.
The frocking ceremony is a Navy tradition that provides the…
Dec 8, 2016
Toy drive to benefit Santa Rosa children
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Fair is holding a toy drive to help needy families.
Toy drop-off locations are the Red Roof Inn, 2672 Avalon Blvd., and The Other Place, 5799 Dogwood Drive.
The fai…
Dec 8, 2016
Andrews Institute doctor finishes second in weightlifting competition
GULF BREEZE — Dr. G. Daxton Steele, an orthopaedic total joint surgeon at Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, finished second in the 150-pound weight class master’s division during …
Dec 8, 2016
Couple accused of robbing senior citizen in Gulf Breeze
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Breeze Police seek information on a woman who allegedly robbed a senior citizen at a CVS Pharmacy parking lot.
A woman, described as white, asked a female senior citizen for dire…
Dec 8, 2016
Mayor recognizes exiting council members
MILTON — Mayor Wesley Meiss on Monday recognized Council Members R.L. Lewis and Grady Hester for their service to the city.
Meiss presented both council members with an honorary plaque while reflec…
Dec 8, 2016
Council mulls rezoning for potential brewpub
MILTON — The City Council on Tuesday will discuss rezoning of property on Caroline Street. If approved, the action would allow a restaurant and a brewery to open within the historic post office build…
Dec 7, 2016
Fire claims Milton home
MILTON — American Red Cross volunteers responded to a fire Dec. 7 on the 6400 block of Appaloosa Avenue in Milton.
Four people — including two adults and two children — were provided financial assi…
Dec 6, 2016
Foster children's advocate seeks donations, volunteers
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — In addition to helping meet Santa Rosa Co…