Gulf Power crews strengthen energy grid
PENSACOLA — Gulf Power crews are working throughout Northwest Florida to storm-harden and improve the way energy is delivered, an initiative aimed at reducing the impact of future storms and ensuring…
Navarre native recognized for 50 years of service to NWF State College
NICEVILLE — Gaius Bruce was hired as a physical education teacher at then-Okaloosa-Walton Junior College on Aug. 22, 1966, not long after the school first opened its doors. At Northwest Florida State…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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 …
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…
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…
















