February 2023, year in review
Amazon’s Milton delivery station
Amazon expanded to Milton Nov. 9, 2022, and opened a delivery station at the Santa Rosa County Industrial Park in East Milton off U.S. Highway 90.Search Results for “DOGS SA”
Parker’s plan will streamline meetings without reducing public input
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Opinion.
Santa Rosa County is fortunate to have a committed group of citizen advocates, small but vocal, who monitor local government to protect the interests of “We the People.”
Area sports roundup
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Pace’s girls basketball team is undefeated through nine games. The Patriots notched their ninth victory of the season Tuesday with a 48-41 win over Fort Walton Beach.
Milton’s boys soccer team falls to Freeport
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Milton’s boys soccer team was unable to complete a season sweep of Freeport last Tuesday night at Hurley Manning Field, falling 4-2 to the Bulldogs.
The Panthers had beaten Freeport 2-0 on Nov. 27 but fell behind 1-0 at halftime this time around and was unable to take control in the second half.
Brian Out Loud
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Uncategorized.
It starts with Dear Argos, Dear Bulldogs, Dear Gators or Dear whatever other school nickname you want to fill in the blank with.
And then in it goes into thanking teammates, thanking coaches, thanking fans and, heck, maybe sometimes they even thank the training staff or the water boy.
An Airman’s swing: A journey from the battlefield to the baseball field
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
Hurlburt Field – U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Travis J. Hackett, a member of the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, has an inspiring story that intertwines his love for baseball and his dedication to serving his country.
Amber Murray has special appreciation for special education
Written by Ken Garner on . Posted in Education.
Amber Murray loves what she does.
“I can’t imagine having another career,” she told the Press Gazette last week. “I live for the moments when a student has struggled with a concept for days or weeks, then it clicks, and it makes sense to them. It is so empowering knowing that you helped them learn a new concept or skill, and I get to see their self-confidence blossom.”Area Football Game Day Preview
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
The final week of the regular season is here and while Milton gets set to wrap up its 2023 campaign, Jay and Pace seem poised to play in the postseason.
Tough stretch continues for Milton football team
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Milton’s football team went into Friday night’s game against Crestview hoping to notch its first win since early September.
But the tough season continued for the Panthers despite an early lead as they fell 49-22 to the Bulldogs at Hurley Manning Field.
Area Game Day Preview
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Pace faces its biggest test of the season so far when it takes on Navarre Friday night while Jay and Milton are both looking to get back on the winning track.
The Panthers take on Crestview at home, hoping to snap a four-game losing streak, while the Royals welcome Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to town and take aim at ending a three-game slide.