Santa Rosa County celebrated its first annual Rural Roots Day Nov. 8, showcasing the county’s heritage and farming roots in a family-friendly, interactive manner. The event took place at the UF/IFAS extension in Jay, and featured livestock, free food, a pie contest and an archery demonstration hosted by Santa Rosa Archery, among other things.

Veterans Day is held annually each Nov. 11 in honor of all of those who have served in the U.S. military. In addition to remembering the sacrifices of those who served, the day is also filled with a variety of discounts from various businesses and restaurants for veterans.

October was the month of pink. With Breast Cancer Awareness month in full effect, Milton city staff and community members gathered to spray paint the endzone of the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center’s rec football field in honor of breast cancer warriors.

For over six years, the Knights of Columbus 7027 and the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary have been hosting dances and fellowship events for special needs residents and their families every fourth Thursday in the month. They held their annual Halloween dance Oct. 23.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.

IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, recently announced the recipients of their 2025 grants, each worth $103,500. There were 12 grants handed out in total at the Oct. 19 annual meeting, also known as “Million Dollar Sunday.”

Dayna Hood says she gets the question, “Why teaching?” a lot.

The Munson Heritage Festival followed through on everything it promised: food, history, family fun, live music and everything in between. The event took place Oct. 11-12 at the Krul Lake Recreation Area in Blackwater River State Forest and drew a crowd likely into the thousands.

Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.

Relics of the Bible and the early Christian Church aren’t just to be found in Israel, Egypt and Jordan, but Turkey as well. Turkey’s biblical points of interest are the subject of Navarre resident Rachel Coggin’s new book, “Exploring Turkey’s Biblical Heritage: An Inspirational and Historical Travel Guide.”