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MILTON — After receiving the Carnegie Medal for saving a Gulf Breeze woman from a burning building in July 2017, David Hammond thanks first responders for saving his life.

MILTON — Preceding Thursday's Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Rep. Matt Gaetz presented David Hammond of Gulf Breeze the Carnegie Medal for saving a woman from her burning ho…

MILTON — A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Wednesday, Jan. 9 through Jan. 10 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church.

Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive …

Gulf Islands National Seashore’s winter (January through February) ranger programs are as follows. All programs are free and are subject to change without notification.  FORT BARRANCAS AREA: Open Thursdays through Mondays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FORT BARRANCAS — BASTIONS ON THE BLUFFS: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; meet at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center. This… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore events

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows.  UPCOMING SANTA ROSA COUNTY 4-H QUILTING WORKSHOPS: Santa Rosa County 4-H will offer a "Past, Present & Future 4-H Quilting Class" workshop series for current, former or prospective 4-Hers as well as adults. The series, in partnership with the Home & Community Educator volunteers,… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

MILTON  — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. UPCOMING TODDLER TIME: This program is for children ages 18 to 36 months who attend with a caregiver. One child and one adult register together for songs, stories, rhymes and other activities. Toddler Time will be presented during the following times through Feb. 21: 11-11:20… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events

MILTON — These Ocean Hour cleanup opportunities are available. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags are supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. FORT PICKENS NATIONAL SEA SHORE: Jan. 27. Sign in at 8:45 a.m. and clean from 9-10 a.m. at 1401 Fort Pickens Road. Details: volunteer@oceanhourfl.com and www.oceanhourfl.com. CLEAN… Continue reading Santa Rosa cleanup activities

MILTON — Nicole Hallman shares this photo of her daughter, Brooke, who scored 18 out of 20 points in Team Rambo’s Jan. 16 basketball game against Team Tolleson.
Team Rambo, which features third- th…

The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization is updating the Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan and has extended its deadline for project proposals.
Residents can submit up to 10 proposals …

MILTON — The Santa Rosa Art Association will meet 9 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Pensacola State Campus, Building 4900. Guest artist Patsy Pennington will demonstrate how to make a white flower appear whiter …