MILTON — Avalon Boulevard is one of the main throughways into the communities of Milton and Pace. The long stretch of road has seen many changes over the years with road construction, the additions o…
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EDITORIAL: Taking action on distraction
It was a long haul but Florida has finally joined the ranks of states that make texting while driving a primary offense.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Sarasota last week to sign the bill that enables la…
Traffic getting worse in Santa Rosa
Dear editor,
I am an 11-year-old elementary student and am writing to you because I've seen a lot of traffic between Sacred Heart Urgent Care Center and Whataburger. It takes a long time to go to t…
Impact fees needed to support our schools
I am writing this as a fellow Santa Rosa County resident supporting impact fees for our schools.
Phil Hoffman and I are two of the founding members of SRC Voters Against Overcrowded Roads & Schools…
Mayor to step down from TPO
MILTON — Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay has announced her intent to step down as the city's representative on the Transportation Planning Organization following her appointment as Pensacola's new assis…
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING REPUBLICAN CLUB OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY: The club's next meeting is 6 p.m. June 4 at Bistro 98, 5248 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. The doors open by 5:30 p.m. for dinner orders before the meeting. Featured speaker is District 3 Florida Senator Jayer Williamson.… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Blacksmithing classes and events scheduled in Northwest Florida
FORT WALTON BEACH — Blacksmith training classes and events are scheduled in Milton and Fort Walton Beach.
One of them, "Hammer In," is a demonstration and open forge session by the Florida Artist B…
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here is a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. UPCOMING "Hammer In" blacksmithing event Florida Artist Blacksmithing Association is hosting an open-to-the-public “Hammer In,” a blacksmithing demonstration of forge welding. Presenters will start the fires at 9 a.m. May 25, the presentation at 9:30, and an open forge… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Southern Raceway, a lot of action in one weekend
MILTON — On a record setting Saturday night at Southern Raceway, United Sprint Car Series and Mini Sprints put on a speed show for the ages.
Nick Snyder, of Marco Island, started on the outside of …
Paying it forward
PACE — Immanuel Baptist Church was the site of the Pace High School Senior Academics Awards on May 16.
Graduation can mean goodbyes for some and a new start for others. For this particular group of…