The recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters opened Memorial Day weekend. Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Flori…
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Marianna woman catches state record freshwater flier fish
Twila Gates, from Marianna, established a new Florida freshwater fishing record with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) this month. Her catch of a 1-pound, 5.6-ounce (1.35 po…
Community Briefs May 26
Locklin Family Reunion
The descendents of E. M. Locklin and A. L. Fleming will have their annual family reunion Saturday, June 6 at the Coldwater Horse Stables on Blackwater River State Fores…
Sunrise Kiwanis learns about bird watching
Les Kelly, a local authority on regional birds, is shown on the left accepting the Milton Pride tag holder from John Stone, president of Santa Rosa Sunrise Kiwanis. Kelly works frequently out of the…
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL GRADUATES 65 NEW TROOPERS
Members of 130th recruit class join FHP’s commitment to a Safer Florida
Pace business claims tornado caused minor damage (PHOTOS)
The typical workday flow was interrupted on Tuesday morning at CooperÂ’s Taxidermy in Pace, when occupants inside the building claimed a tornado struck the business, located near Chumuckla Highway.
Milton church sees increase of residents in need
When a family has to choose between paying the power bill or eating, a local church offers help in a financial crisis. Ferris Hill Baptist Church is already well known in the area for their cold weat…
Speak Out May 23
Monday 10:24 a.m.
Yes this is Bob G. from East Milton. I just wanted to say the contractor doing the bridge work over East Milton there is doing a real good job. The temporary road they’re pu…
King Middle School recognizes students in BETA Club
Students in the King Middle School National Junior BETA Club were presented with awards for their community service and academic achievements during the school’s BETA Club Awards Ceremony on Thursday…
Why is the county wet?
Dear Editor,
In response to Tough Mudder’s return—who cares? We should be looking for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We claim to be Christian. We need to be Christian (Christ…