AAA Travel projects 46.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving weekend, the highest volume for the holiday since 2007 and a 4.2 percent increase over 2013.…
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Festival of Trees opens tonight
This weekend is the 5th Annual Festival of Trees held at the Imogene Theater in Milton. The fundraiser for Santa Rosa Kid’s House will begin Friday at 5 p.m. and opens at 10 a.m. Saturday. Bring the …
Gas prices decline 7 consecutive weeks
Motorists continue enjoying the lowest gas prices in four years. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped 52 consecutive days Sunday, falling 45 cents since September 26th …
Alzheimer’s group provides support, understanding
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Sharon Oakes, volunteer manager at Covenant Hospice, facilitates two monthly Alzheimer’s support groups, one in Santa Rosa County, the other in Pensacola. Thu…
Jay High School collecting peanut butter to benefit residents in need
Students at Jay High School (JHS) are assisting the Santa Rosa County University of Florida Institute of Agricultural Sciences Extension Office by collecting jars of peanut butter throughout November…
‘Miracle 4 Mason’ benefit collects $1,600 for Milton teen
Pace resident Mason Roland, 14, and his mother, Cecily Newton, will have an additional $1,600 to help cover medical expenses following an upcoming kidney transplant.
The funds were raised during S…
Gulf Power shares tips to save money and energy this winter
The cold weather has arrived along the Gulf Coast and Gulf Power wants to make sure you stay warm and save money and energy during the winter season.
Tips to save money and energy
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'Miracle 4 Mason' benefit happening on Saturday
A fundraising benefit for 14-year-old Mason Roland of Pace, who is diagnosed Cystinosis – a rare genetic metabolic disease, is happening on Saturday at The Cove Pub in Pace.
"Downton Abbey" sneak peek at Season 5
“Downton Abbey” returns to PBS for a fifth season beginning January 4; however, local fans of the MASTERPIECE Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning hit drama can watch the first hour of the new seaso…
Nine-year-old cyclist rides across country
CJ Burford raising money for National Children’s Cancer Society paused in Gulf Breeze