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MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. Sacred Heart sets free heart-health screenings MILTON — During January, Sacred Heart Health System will provide free heart-health screenings at locations in Pensacola, Milton and Century for adults who are poor, elderly or uninsured. Here is the schedule for early-January… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs

MILTON — Musician BJ Thomas’ Jan. 19 concert at The Imogene Theatre is sold out, but he will return to the historic venue March 1.
Thomas, whose pop, country and gospel hits defined their respectiv…

MILTON — Earlier this year, Jennifer Johnson made an unlikely friend who has since become a big part of her life. Bobby Burke, known by many in the Milton community as Mr. Bobby, was walking from his…

MILTON  — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The library system will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. WINTER BREAK FAMILY MOVIE: Jan. 5, 2 p.m. at The Milton Library. Watch Diana Prince fight the god of war (rated PG-13). The Friends of… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events

MILTON — Crystal Williams and Amanda Smith met through their children, but their friendship has grown into a strong bond that has kept them positive through tough times. Approximately two years ago, …

MILTON — When a Milton Fire Department member joins or leaves the shift, the shift creates a plaque noting the date and new roster.
When the current members of MFD’s A-shift came together, they dec…

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 …

MILTON — Santa Rosa County is the 10th most financially healthy county in Florida, according to a report by SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, which surveyed the nation. 
The stud…

MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. UPCOMING COUNTY HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Jan. 15 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Santa Rosa County Commissioners including the library system and animal shelter. Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court Santa Rosa County… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County

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