Milton center of inline speedskating universe
January 17, 2023
For four days each winter, Milton is the center of the nation’s inline speed-skating universe.
More than 350 competitors and 2,000 visitors gathered in the City Where Good Living Flows over the weekend for the Emerald Coast Inline Challenge.
SRC Employee of the Quarter
January 13, 2023
Ginny Davis, who has been described as ‘the face of Emergency Management’ because of her efforts to educate residents about disaster preparedness at community events, is the Santa Rosa County Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2022. Santa Rosa County Assistant Administrator Brad Baker holds a plaque he presented to Davis at the county commission’s meeting Thursday. Also pictured is Administrator DeVann Cook.
Chamber looks to continue growth in 2023
January 10, 2023
Open since 1937, the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses and individuals across Santa Rosa County for decades.
With the past few years and its challenges, there has been a lot of change and adjusting that has had to take place.
Santa Rosa Medical Center welcomes first baby
January 5, 2023
Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) welcomed the first baby born in Santa Rosa County this year on Jan. 4.
The first baby, Andorra, was born at 8:46 a.m. Jan. 4 to Katherine and David in the Baby Suite at SRMC. According to SRMC, both mom and baby are recovering well.
FPL presents ‘solar tree’ at Carpenter’s Park
December 28, 2022
Florida Power & Light turned over its newest solar tree “outdoor classroom” to the City of Milton earlier this month.
Not forgotten: J.B. Turner School honored with historical marker
December 20, 2022
Members of the J.B. Turner/T.R. Jackson Alumni Association pose with a historical marker unveiled by the City of Milton earlier this month to honor the location of the first public school in Santa Rosa County to serve African American students.
Imogene Theatre event spotlights impact of Big Brothers Big Sisters
December 13, 2022
Hundreds of Santa Rosa County and nearby residents packed the Imogene Theatre in Milton Thursday, Dec. 8 for a night of music, stories, and Southern charm.
They came to see Sean Dietrich, better known as Sean of the South, who was there to perform with Fairhope, Ala.-based Bluegrass band Blue Mullet.
Marker honors county’s first Black school
December 6, 2022
The City of Milton on Tuesday dedicated a historic marker commemorating J.B. Turner School, the first public school in Santa Rosa County for African American students.
Acclaimed dog trainer brings company to Milton
December 6, 2022
Jeff Minder first discovered he had a passion for dogs when he was at Hurlburt Field, where he was a SERE trainer, teaching airmen to evade enemy canines. SERE is short for survival, evasion, resistance, and escape.
Milton to unveil J.B. Turner School historic marker
December 5, 2022
The City of Milton will unveil a historic marker honoring the legacy of the J.B. Turner School, the first public school in Santa Rosa County for African-American students. A dedication ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the intersection of Mary and West Walker streets.