Bands on the Blackwater Friday night proved a fun time with the CrossTown Band. Next Friday the Groovinators will take the stage at 6 p.m.
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SRSO: Child cruelty arrest
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s office reports responding to a call from a local medical center this week, describing traumatic injuries to a 6 month old child; detectives immediately responded to the medical c…
Gulf Breeze Disaster Recovery Center transitions to SBA Loan Outreach Center
The State/FEMA disaster recovery center located at the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center is transitioning Wednesday, June 11 to a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan outreach center. SBA cus…
Mayor Thompson seeks re-election
City of Milton Mayor Guy Thompson announced Friday he is seeking re-election. Thompson said he intends to continue to lead the city in the positive direction it is heading.
“I am proud of all the …
Campaign benefits SRC 4-H
Tractor Supply Company (TSC), in partnership with National 4-H Council, recently announced the record-breaking fundraising results of its spring 2014 Paper Clover Campaign. TSC raised $787,769 during…
New Firehouse for Bagdad
The Bagdad Fire Department open house Saturday celebrated occupying their new 6,140 square foot building. As of April 19 of this year, the fire department is fully running out of their new house.
We must change how we are raising our children
I sold Grit newspapers when I nine years old. It was always a great day when I had sold my last Grit for the week. The profit was five cents per paper. Some weeks I made as much as two dollars! I li…
Beyond the Flames
Over 500 plates of freshly fried fish with all the fixings were served to friends, family and to the surrounding communities of Jay in an effort to raise funds to start the rebuilding process of the…
Farm Credit Invests in Florida Youth with FFA Donation
Florida’s three Farm Credit associations have joined forces to contribute $50,000 toward the new Florida FFA headquarters building in Gainesville to benefit the next generation in agriculture. The bu…
Efforts off the ground for possible helicopter
Santa Rosa County could have its own medical helicopter if the proposal passes Thursday at the county commissioner meeting. Monday, Jason Kimbrell, senior leader of Lifeguard Ambulance Service, pitch…