MILTON — After months of heated debates between members of the Milton City Council, council voted to impose parliamentary procedures for executive and general council meetings. As part of the procedu…
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Can music help children learn?
MILTON — A child's brain can develop faster with exposure to music education, according to a two-year study by researchers at the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI) at the University of Southern Ca…
Proposed Pea Ridge subdivision still raising concerns
MILTON — Santa Rosa County's Zoning Board may have thought the discussions and confusion concerning the new Pea Ridge subdivision and Keyser Lane had been settled, but they were wrong.
At the rece…
7 pets available for adoption in Santa Rosa County
Editor’s Note: Each week, Santa Rosa County Animal Services and the Press Gazette share photosof several animals in need of immediate adoption. If you are interested in adopting one of them, call San…
Swimming lessons start for eligible residents
MILTON — The pool at NAS Whiting Field and the pool in their Whiting Field Homes housing property have both opened for the base this season. There was a little rain that delayed opening day, but thin…
Music will be in the air around Milton this summer
MILTON — Music will be in the air this summer as a number of upcoming concerts and events are scheduled to take place in downtown Milton.
The Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Riv…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Donald Trump, the patriot
I love God's attention to detail. When he promoted "The Donald" to the presidency, he knew that patriot would proudly display Old Glory daily on his lapel.
The symbol of freedom, bought and paid fo…
Speak Out: Press Gazette readers' calls
Here are featured comments from our Speak Out hotline. Half cent sales tax conditions The Landthrips sent this letter to Santa Rosa commissioners a few days ago. Hello County Commissioners. Please be advised that we will not vote for the half cent addition to the local option sales tax unless impact fees for infrastructure, which… Continue reading Speak Out: Press Gazette readers' calls
GUEST EDITORIAL: What's the next step on climate change?
When it comes to climate change, there’s been a sea change in Florida politics.
The new attitude starts at the top, where Gov. Ron DeSantis last month appointed the state’s first Chief Science Offi…
Main Street Milton accepting photo contest entries
MILTON — Main Street Milton's second annual Milton Photo Competition is underway. The organization is seeking the best photographs of its downtown area, images that capture its true essence.
Photos…