Student allowed to keep LGBT-themed sign
MILTON — Milton High School will allow a student to display a sign in her car that says, “So gay I can’t even drive straight,” and will take no further action.
Rachel Campbell, an MHS junior, recei…
Row crop improvement seminar scheduled
JAY — The Santa Rosa County Extension's annual row crop production meeting is set 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane. The class is free to attend but requires p…
School spokesperson: Students need business leaders' help
PACE — Pace Rotary’s latest guest speaker was Dr. Karen Barber, the Santa Rosa County School District’s Federal Programs director. Barber said more residents should aid students' development to ensur…
‘Always an adventure’
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Art Association’s next meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus in Building 4900. Milton artist Jan Rich will hold a 10 a.m. pouring wate…
City sets boating-restricted areas
MILTON — The city of Milton has scheduled two boating-restricted areas during the Riverwalk Arts Festival.
Area 2C and 2D encompass a portion of the Blackwater River that is 500 feet from the north…
Homestead exemption deadline approaches
MILTON — March 1 is the deadline to apply for property tax exemption, according to Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown.
New homeowners, or homeowners who have never filed, are eligible …
Protesters expected at Gaetz open house
MILTON — Matt Gaetz will make his first stop as congressman next week in Milton to hear thoughts and concerns from his constituents.
"It's the inaugural 'Open Gaetz,'" he said Monday. "There's many…
Police chief concerned about drugs, particularly spice
MILTON — Illegal drugs exist in Milton, but they have not reached the level of concern they have in other areas, according to Police Chief Tony Tindell.
“There are drugs out there. We do our jobs t…
City Council OKs Sunday alcohol sales
MILTON — The Milton City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 to allow alcohol sales from 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Sundays.
Council members Peggi Smith, Alan Lowery, Jeff Snow and Casey Powell voted for the …
















