Sep 6, 2016
LETTER: Grow up, Milton
Dear editor,
The tax for a new courthouse failed for the same reasons it has always failed: location, location, location.
The taxpayers don't want to put a new courthouse in a place that has …
Sep 6, 2016
Free kids’ park pass offered
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore wants fourth-graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program.
The park pass is valid for a full calendar year. …
Sep 2, 2016
More school resource officers among new sheriff's plans
MILTON — Bob Johnson prevailed as the favorite in this week’s election to replace retiring Sheriff Wendell Hall.
According to the county’s supervisor of elections office, Johnson — who takes off…
Sep 2, 2016
Santa Rosa officials talk on courthouse, infrastructure tax results
MILTON — The primary election provided a win for funding Santa Rosa County public improvements while presenting another obstacle for funding a new courthouse.
Voters approved the infrastructure …
Sep 1, 2016
Santa Rosa Woman’s Club sets educational luncheon
GULF BREEZE — The GFWC Santa Rosa Woman's Club will kick off another year of educational luncheon programs and volunteer opportunities.
The meeting — 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at Tiger Point Golf Club — w…
Sep 1, 2016
Santa Rosa offices set Labor Day schedule
MILTON — These Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day, unless otherwise noted:
●Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system and anima…
Sep 1, 2016
Daniels, Clemons lead at Ladies Day
PACE — Stonebrook Golf Club’s Aug. 30 Ladies’ Day results are as follows:
Game: T's & F's
Flight "A" Net
1. Pat Daniels
2. Gayle Clifton
3. Linda Reddish
Flight "B" Net
1. S…
Sep 1, 2016
Pace church aids Central School with supplies, equipment
PACE — The congregation of Woodbine United Methodist Church continues to provide relief to the students and teachers at Central School.
Recently, the church donated more than $5,500 in school suppl…
Sep 1, 2016
Milton Eastern Star chapter sets Craft Fair
MILTON — The Milton Eastern Star Chapter will host its second annual Craft Fair soon.
The event is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Milton Riverwalk Park.
There will be crafts for sa…
Sep 1, 2016
Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes giraffe calf
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Breeze Zoo has a new baby reticulated giraffe.
The giraffe has been named “Gibson” to honor one of the zoo’s long-standing landscapers, Larry “Gib” Gibson, who has worked at the…