Jul 7, 2016
A prescribed burn is going on in Milton
MILTON — A prescribed burn is taking place east of the Moors, according to Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer Brandi Whitehurst.
Westervelt Ecological Services is handling the burn, whic…
Jul 7, 2016
LETTER: When are Americans allowed to be offended?
In today's America, everyone can be offended but Americans.
We are a country of immigrants — legal immigrants.
We are a country formed around religion — the Christian religion.
Our flag is t…
Jul 7, 2016
LETTER: Two patriotic blessings and a disappointment this Fourth of July
Dear editor,
Life is full of blessings and disappointments. Meditating on the hallowed Fourth (of July), thanking God therefore, I experienced two of the former and one of the latter.
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Jul 7, 2016
(Video, Photos) NAS Whiting Field hosts Nation of Patriots riders
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field on Wednesday hosted one leg of a 48-state Patriot Tour, where one American flag travels by motorcycle group over 100 days through all contiguous states, start…
Jul 6, 2016
Cantonment man identified as hit-and-run suspect
MILTON — The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a Cantonment man believed involved in a May hit-and-run that left a senior citizen and a Pace 6-year-old injured.
Colby Chase Myrick, 25, a…
Jul 6, 2016
S.S. Dixon Primary sets clothing drive for families in need
PACE — S.S. Dixon Primary School wants its families and children to have clothing necessary to start the new school year.
The school’s cafeteria on July 28 will open to families with children enr…
Jul 6, 2016
'The Shoppe' returns to original location (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
MILTON — The Shoppe at St. Mary’s is back at its original location, 6849 Oak St.
The store, which offers new and used items, had a grand reopening on Friday to celebrate the occasion.
GALLERY:…
Jul 6, 2016
World War II pilot to fly in Veterans Flight during Pensacola Beach Air Show
MILTON — Red James, a Marine combat pilot during World War II and the Korean War, never pursued flying once he left the military.
That’s about to change.
This month, the 95-year-old will have t…
Jul 5, 2016
Passing of the flag scheduled
MILTON — The Nation of Patriots has scheduled a passing of the flag with the NAS Whiting Field Color Guard.
The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at NAS Whiting Field.
A group of …
Jul 5, 2016
2 injured, 1 charged in Santa Rosa County traffic accident
MILTON — Two people are injured, and one is behind bars, following a weekend traffic accident.
Alice A. Okaleaf, 30, of Little Rock, Ark., was traveling east in the U.S. Highway 98 westbound insid…