The fundraising jalapeno eating contest between the Pace and Milton high school bands has been rescheduled for Tuesday evening. The ‘Bring the Heat’ contest, sponsored by Whataburger Restaurants LLC,…
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Holtville village on display at City Hall
Mayor Wesley Meiss introduces “Holtville” village inside city hall. The village is on lend from the family of the late Danny Holt honoring his memory. The collection of Department 56 Snow Village dep…
Santa Rosa County Holiday Season Event List
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Jay Christmas Parade this Saturday
One of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus’ first stops in Santa Rosa County this year will be their annual appearance in the Jay Christmas Parade. Mayor Kurvin Qualls said everybody is welcome and the parade w…
Conductor calls ‘All Aboard’ for the Milton Express
The Milton Express is soon pulling into the station again inviting families aboard for another reading of the classic book "The Polar Express" and a cup of hot chocolate. Having just wrapped the firs…
Saturday's Fun Run to honor Mary Stewart Fortune
In addition to honoring the woman who led the efforts in order to make Benny Russell Park in Pace a reality, Saturday’s ‘Mary Stewart Fortune Fun Run’ will also feature an announcement from county of…
Venue change for Creek Pow Wow coming in 2016
This weekend, the Santa Rosa Creek Indian Tribe celebrates its 25 th Annual Pow Wow celebration at Floridatown Park. Vice Chief Lloyd Hinote said the quarter century year is significant as it’s the …
Okinawan Grand Masters to perform in Milton Saturday
Performers and artists including Grand Masters from Okinawa, Japan will be visiting the City of Milton next week in order to share their culture with Santa Rosa County residents in celebration of the…
Books Are Fun Book Fair at Baptist Hospital
The Baptist Hospital volunteer services department is sponsoring a Books Are Fun book fair and accessories sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 13, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The book f…
Despite cloudy weather, 'Bounce-O-Rama' has successful turnout
The weather conditions did not keep residents from attending Saturday’s ‘Bounce-O-Rama’ at S.S. Dixon Primary School in Pace. Sponsored by the school’s parent teacher organization, the family event f…