Apr 26, 2016
Lock up trash to repel bears, Florida Fish and Wildlife rep says
MILTON — Bears pursue the easiest food supply, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which for many Santa Rosa County homeowners means bears getting into their garbage. …
Apr 26, 2016
Year-long diaper drive begins in Milton
MILTON — Healthy Start Coalition of Santa Rosa County is running a year-long diaper drive.
Collection sites include the coalition’s 5505 Stewart St. headquarters, and at United Way of Santa Rosa Co…
Apr 26, 2016
How to survive life in the wilderness — and other tidbits with Pace’s newest Eagle Scout
PACE — Andrew Hand has been a Boy Scout for 12 years and, on April 21, he earned the rare distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout.
The 18-year-old is among just 6 percent of all scouts who achieve …
Apr 26, 2016
Santa Rosa boaters: Here's your chance to get a FREE vessel exam
MILTON — The Coast Guard Auxiliary will have its annual, free vessel examination in conjunction with National Boating Safety Month.
The event is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 14 at Russell Harbor Boat Laun…
Apr 25, 2016
SANTA ROSA ARRESTS: APRIL 21-25
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office provided these felony reports from April 21-25. Defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Kaitlin Leeann Broxson , 27, no address giv…
Apr 25, 2016
Gospel Projects Youth Athletic Club announces 2016 baseball stats
Gospel Projects YAC Baseball 2016 Stats
Pre – Tee League
Through April 23, 2016
Team Name Win Loss Tie
Ponies …
Apr 25, 2016
VIDEO: Kaitlin Goode with the FWC discusses bears in Santa Rosa County
Kaitlin Goode is a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. She said six percent of the calls the FWC receives on bears come from Santa Rosa County.
Apr 25, 2016
Guy Thompson Community Center events: April 27-29
MILTON — These events and activities are set this week at the Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom St. in Milton:
Wednesday, April 27
●8:30-11 a.m.: Pickleball
●9 a.m. to noon: Artist gath…
Apr 25, 2016
VIDEO: Bands on the Blackwater to present Beatles tribute band April 29
MILTON — Not Quite Fab, a Beatles tribute band, will perform during the next installment of Bands on the Blackwater.
The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday on South Willing Street in downtown Milton…
Apr 25, 2016
Santa Rosa family bonfire set May 21
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County fairgrounds’ Bonfire and Family Fun Day is set for 1 p.m. May 21.
The event — free to attend, with parking at no charge — will feature bounce houses and live entertai…