Nov 22, 2023
Groups team to provide Thanksgiving meals for 500 families
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences West Florida Research and Education Center, Feeding the Gulf Coast and the Waterfront Rescue Mission distributed meals to 500 Milton-area families – as many as 3,000 people – last week as part of the national Farm-City celebration.
Nov 20, 2023
Veterans Treatment Court coming to Santa Rosa
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, their study on the state of Florida veteran population (2020) shows that Santa Rosa County has 22,295 veterans. In 2020, the state total population of veterans was 1.5 million.
Nov 18, 2023
Creek Fest 2023
The Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee is hosting its annual Creek Fest celebration of Native American culture until about 6 p.m. today and from 9-dark Sunday at its grounds at 4750 Willard Norris Road.
Nov 18, 2023
East Milton and Pace continue to grow
Santa Rosa County, especially the East Milton and Pace areas, continue to experience high rates of commercial, industrial and residential growth. These are some of the subdivisions and businesses county officials have approved since Aug. 1:
Nov 18, 2023
Collins proposes ‘total operational rebuild’ for Milton government
City Manager Scott Collins told Milton’s city council last week the city needs a “total operational rebuild.”
For several years before Collins’ arrival in October, bitter divisions in the community have influenced city politics, resulting in many long, chaotic and often confrontational meetings. Such meetings became so regular that an area radio talk show host began airing embarrassing clips from Milton meetings in a segment spoofing the “Days of Our Lives” television soap opera.
Nov 16, 2023
Volunteers needed!
Today is the last day for healthcare providers to volunteer for the FREE Remote Area Medical Clinic coming up Dec. 2-3.
Nov 16, 2023
Treatment: ‘more than not taking a drug’
Fentanyl usage has reached a crisis point in the United States. The potent and dangerous synthetic opioid, which is oftentimes mixed with other drugs like heroin and methamphetamine, is the leading cause of death in adults aged 18-45, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Nov 15, 2023
Junior Officer reflection–Air Force Comptroller leading and living Agile Combat Employment (ACE)
Hurlburt Field – As an Air Force Comptroller, our ability to adapt to the ebbs and flows of the budget environment and our customer needs is what makes our career field essential to the success of our great nation and the Department of Defense. It is exactly the mind set we need as the Air Force shifts into the Joint All Domain environment. In the conflict against a peer competitor, it will be key to provide flexible and resilient formations to meet commanders’ intent–within the Air Force, we call it Agile Combat Employment.
Nov 14, 2023
SMART trailer helps restore firefighters in rough conditions
In 2020, an F-22 Raptor crashed deep within the Eglin range. In the barren location with nothing but trees, snakes, fires, and jet plane wreckage, emergency responders endured sweltering 100-degree May heat for hours without access to restrooms or just a cool place to sit down and recharge.
Nov 13, 2023
Alyssa’s helps children learn about business with biannual Kids Market
“I love my giant Pokemon card,” Matthew Franklin, 8, told a customer on Nov. 9 at Alyssa’s Kids’ Market in Pace. “I left it at home.”