Apr 8, 2014
Students learn science through dance, sumo wrestling
Centuries ago, an apple falling from a tree famously inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate the three laws of motion to explain how the world works. Wednesday, a gallon of applesauce pouring over the…
Apr 7, 2014
The passion of horsemanship
Learning to ride a horse isn’t a one day event. It is like everything else with merit, it takes a bit of practice and patience: practice for the rider and patience from the horse.
Santa Rosa Count…
Apr 7, 2014
Puttin' up
Canning is an inexpensive way of preserving farm fresh tastes we enjoy seasonally, throughout the year. Utilizing fruits and vegetables from your backyard garden or local green grocer decreases costs…
Apr 7, 2014
Native soil has its advantages for home veggies
The University of Florida Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension is in the middle of its Spring into Vegetable Gardening Series for Beginners class. Mary Derrick, residential horticulture ag…
Apr 7, 2014
Goat farming is booming with local small farmers
A recent report of the USDA’s 2012 Census of Agriculture revealed a number of surprising facts. Among them was the growing demand for meat goats in the US. A few years earlier, in a report put out …
Apr 4, 2014
Florida students lead on right to vote
After taking a strong stance against voter suppression in 2012 and recommending increased access to voting, students are once again helping to bring voting rights issues to the forefront in Florida. …
Apr 4, 2014
Social Santa Rosa photo launch
Social Santa Rosa has come to the Santa Rosa Press Gazette website for Instagram users. Check out what’s happening in the neighborhood with Instagram photos by clicking on the Social Santa Rosa tab a…
Apr 4, 2014
Vandals cost county for Veteran’s Memorial damage
Etched into stone are names of heroes in our nation's history at the Veteran's Memorial Plaza overlooking Blackwater River. Bricks bear the names of servicemen and veterans along the "walk of honor."…
Apr 4, 2014
Chili for children April 12
On April 12 the first annual “Chili for Children” chili cook-off will be held at Ollie’s in Milton. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and proceeds will go to Santa Rosa Kid’s House which provides…
Apr 4, 2014
SRSO: Man arrested for assault after attacking cousin
A Pensacola man was arrested Friday in Milton for pushing and threatening his cousin after his relative told him to not smoke a joint in his house, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office reports.
Jermarrick …