Fort Pickens road improvement, realignment underway
GULF BREEZE — Visitors should expect single-lane closures and delays while traveling through the Fort Pickens area, Gulf Islands National Seashore officials said.
Approximately 4.45 miles of the ro…
Emerging artists sought for festival
PENSACOLA — Applications are open for the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival Emerging Artists program.
The program, developed in partnership with Artel Gallery, gives new artists a chance to be a part …
Fort Barrancas temporarily changes operating hours
GULF BREEZE — Fort Barrancas and its associated visitor center will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting March 1, Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced.
The park is changing to …
Artists sought for Navarre Fun Fest poster design contest
NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce seeks artists to design the official poster for the 33rd Anniversary of the Navarre Fun Fest on Navarre Beach.
The winning artist will receive …
Irresponsible camping leads to Perdido Key suspension
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Islands National Seashore has temporarily suspended hike-in/drive-in primitive camping at the Perdido Key area. During the closure, the park will explore management alternatives to…
Riverwalk Art Festival attractions announced
MILTON — The 29 th Annual Riverwalk Art Festival is set 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4 and 5 in the Broad Street and Willing Street areas of Milton.
Scheduled events and entertainers follow.
North…
Mural raises questions
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation's building now features a mural on the west exterior wall, but some residents have questioned the imagery.
Foundation board member Toni New creat…
'Keep it Local' showcases area businesses
MILTON — The Keep It Local Business Showcase will allow residents to learn more about area professionals and their services, according to Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Donn…
Council sets meeting on Highway 90 relief
MILTON — The Milton City Council will have a special meeting to pass two resolutions: recommending a southern alternate route for Highway 90 and protecting downtown Milton from being four-laned.
Th…
Seventh period raises challenges for some teachers
MILTON — When the Santa Rosa County School District returns to a seven-period day, a measure the school board passed, middle and high school teachers will gain a planning period. However, the change …















