Feb 23, 2013
Man dies in fire while talking to 911
A Pace man in a wheelchair was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher when he was overcome by smoke and died a few minutes later.
Sheriff's reports say George James Musgrave, 68, was immobile and trap…
Feb 23, 2013
Whiting Field holds annual security drill
This week, NAS Whiting Field held their annual Citadel Shield anti-terrorism and force protection drills.
It took approximately eight months to prepare for the drills, according to Rudy Mendiola, …
Feb 23, 2013
Performing arts studio opens in Pace
After school on Wednesday, the lobby of Time to Shine! The Center for Performing Arts in Pace filled with excited young ballet and jazz dancers, guitar players and singers.
The dancers and musicia…
Feb 20, 2013
Broxson withdraws bill for Blackwater drilling
State Representative Doug Broxson (R-Midway) announced today that he is withdrawing HB 431 from consideration during the 2013 legislative session.
The bill would have allowed for drilling and mini…
Feb 19, 2013
FREE DENTAL SERVICES REGISTRATION TODAY
Olivet Baptist Church in Milton is offering the services of the free dental bus again the year. There is no income qualification. Adults only. The services are for fillings and extractions only. Ther…
Feb 19, 2013
GED test to see changes
To keep up with emerging national and state standards, the General Education Development (GED) Test will see substantial changes starting Jan. 2, 2014.
The new test will be more rigorous and those…
Feb 19, 2013
City looks to improve commerce, forms non-profit
Milton officials are planning to spark business development city-wide by creating a new non-profit organization, Improving Milton Inc.
At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the Articles of Incorporat…
Feb 19, 2013
County denies permit for landfill in East Milton
The Santa Rosa County Commission unanimously denied Bluewater Holdings SRC, Inc. a permit to operate a Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal Facility at Thursday's meeting.
The proposed East…
Feb 18, 2013
House Fire Draws a Crowd
A residential structure fire drew a crowd of neighbors from all around Ibis Road, off Avalon Blvd Sunday evening. To view more photos and get the details, see Wednesday's Press Gazette.
Feb 18, 2013
Sandy Sansing Spelling Bee Winner from Navarre
Congratulations Thomas Colangelo! Thomas, from West Navarre Intermediate, won the 5th grade division of the Sandy Sansing Spelling Bee at PSC by correctly spelling the word "obsolete."