The Krewe of Airship Pirates took toy drives to a new level this year, hosting a toy drive and a celebration on the drive’s final day that featured circus performers, chili dogs, hot chocolate and Santa Claus arriving in style by helicopter.
Patients and families at Studer Family Children’s hospital received a special visit from two members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron on Dec. 11, just before the holidays.
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) invites the community to attend a holiday adoption event at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton, on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The City of Milton hosted their first-ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 2 at City Hall, officially kicking off the holiday season with the Milton community.
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will also be open the night of Thursday, Nov. 27 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
A soon-to-be published study on the impacts of watercraft upon sea turtles has found nearly one out of every four sea turtles stranded along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts show signs of vessel-strike injuries (VSI).
Veterans Day, held Nov. 11, is a day to remember and honor America’s servicemembers. Santa Rosa County will be the site of several events to recognize veterans in our communities.
Every year, the Fenner Bike Ride comes to Milton. Bikers line up at their starting lines, helmets on, focused on the trail that lies ahead, whether it’s the 18-, 44-, 64- or 100-mile trail. This year, on Oct. 25, the event is coming around again.
