Jan 15, 2013
Veterans Foundation seeks donations to help family
The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking monetary donations to help a Milton family get back on their feet after their home went up in flames last week. On Jan. 9, a fire on Hami…
Jan 15, 2013
Hunt club president arrested for killing dog
The president of a local hunt club was arrested last month for shooting a dog and then dragging the animal two miles down a country road – tied by a rope to his vehicle.
Originally charged with a …
Jan 15, 2013
DCF adds more than 600 new foster parents in six months, halfway to annual goal
TALLAHASSEE — Paul and Christy Larsen had thought about becoming foster parents for years. Paul and his twin sister were adopted as babies, and Christy’s brother is a foster and adoptive parent. The …
Jan 15, 2013
Task force nabs fugitive wanted in three counties; marijuana, cocaine and pills Seized
The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who is being sought in three counties. The capture came while the task force was conducting surveillance of a home on Sale…
Jan 15, 2013
Flu outbreak reported in Northwest Florida
Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola continues to see people sickened by the flu outbreak that arrived early in Pensacola this year and has lasted longer than a typical flu season. The first signs of t…
Jan 15, 2013
Bass's Kwik Burger closes
A local iconic eatery is closed – for now – as family members take care of those who started it all in 1961.
Jan 15, 2013
Lowes to fill over 100 seasonal positions
PENSACOLA – Area non-profit employment and training agency, Workforce Escarosa, will assist Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores with the recruitment and hiring of over 100 seasonal positions for their fiv…
Jan 15, 2013
Dragonfly Gallery displays Arc artwork
The Dragonfly Gallery began displaying the artwork of the Arc Santa Rosa citizens on January 11. Group and individual creations will be exhibited during this showcase. A reception to meet these very…
Jan 14, 2013
Local briefs – Jan. 12, 2013
Milton Garden Club annual soup and salad event Jan. 18 The Dogwood Circle 21st annual Soup & Salad is Friday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5256 Alabama St. Milton. The garden club circle has held th…
Jan 14, 2013
Library holds preschool story time
Preschool story time at Santa Rosa County Libraries will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and continue through Friday, March 1. Story time will take place according to the schedule below.
Story time …