Aug 23, 2016
Pea Ridge "Little Library" Dedication
PACE — Pea Ridge Elementary’s readers now have a new option for finding a book. A "Little Library" was dedicated on Friday, Aug. 19, just outside the school gates. Parents and students can visit the …
Aug 23, 2016
Early voting ends Saturday in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Early voting in Santa Rosa County continues through Saturday, Aug. 27. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at these locations:
● Santa Rosa County Administration Building, 6495 Carolin…
Aug 23, 2016
Santa Rosa reports increase in tourism revenue
MILTON — Gov. Rick Scott recently announced that Florida set a record in tourism by welcoming 57.4 million visitors to the state in the past six months — the highest amount of any six-month period in…
Aug 23, 2016
Volunteers sought for Milton cemetery cleanup
MILTON — Volunteers are wanted to help with a day of grounds maintenance at Milton Benevolent Cemetery. The cleanup day is 8 a.m. Aug. 27 at the cemetery, 6683 Berry Hill Road. The Milton High School…
Aug 19, 2016
Knowlton named Jay principal
JAY — Stephen Knowlton will leave his position as the assistant principal over guidance at Pace High School to become Jay High School’s principal.
The school’s current principal, Brad Marcilliat, …
Aug 19, 2016
Santa Rosa teachers spend their own money, rely on donations for classroom extras
MILTON — Michelle Hutson said she’s spent $800 of her own money on her classroom since May.
However, the third-grade teacher at Rhodes Elementary School said she doesn’t blame the school district …
Aug 19, 2016
Optimist Park needs lighting, irrigation improvements (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
MILTON — City officials are seeking the county’s assistance in improving Optimist Park, located off Old Bagdad Highway.
GALLERY: Photos of Optimist Park in Milton>
Parks and Recreation Director…
Aug 18, 2016
Sponsors sought for Navarre regatta
NAVARRE — The 26th Annual Juana Good Time Multihull Regatta is Sept. 9, 10 and 11 at Juana's Pagodas/Sailors' Grill on Navarre Beach.
Businesses that can donate promotional items for door prizes o…
Aug 18, 2016
City's free concert series expands
MILTON — Regular attendees of the city’s ‘Bands on the Blackwater’ free concert series can expect more concerts and a little more variety, according to a city official.
During last week’s Milton …
Aug 17, 2016
Recycling facility grand opening set
PENSACOLA — The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold a kick-off ceremony to mark the opening of the ECUA's Interim Materials Recycling F…