MILTON — The Hobbs Middle School band has a pair of gifts for the school’s 50 th anniversary this year: a record number of students selected for both all-county and all-state bands.
Band director R…
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Residents take to social media on Milton mail
MILTON — The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is continuing its investigation into an alleged stash of abandoned Milton mail found Nov. 29. Meanwhile, residents are taking sides.
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Worrell and Vasquez sign with the University of Southern Mississippi
MILTON — Two Milton Panther softball players signed Division 1 scholarships to play at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) at an event held at the high school last Friday.
Caroline Worrell…
"I Remember"
MILTON — Last week I had the privilege of visiting with some air traffic controllers at NAS Whiting Field South tower. It had been decades since I had been in a control tower and longer since I had c…
Art is everywhere
MILTON — The Guy Thompson Community Center has been been a place for the community to come and enjoy festivities for years. Soon it will become a place of art thanks to a decision made by the current…
Air Force recruting station opens in Pace
PACE — Citizens of central Santa Rosa County interested in joining the Air Force don't have to travel far to speak to a representative thanks to a recently opened recruiting office in Pace. Air Force…
National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush: What’s closed Wednesday
George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died Nov. 30, and President Donald Trump has declared Wednesday a National Day of Mourning.
The National Day of Mourning will oc…
Santa Rosa Medical lights Christmas wreath
MILTON — Santa Rosa Medical Center held their annual Christmas Wreath lighting event on Nov. 29. The medical center hosted the Bennett C. Russell Elementary School choir, directed by Alicia Coon. The…
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS HURRICANE RELIEF: TALLAHASSEE — Volunteer Florida, the state's lead agency for mobilizing volunteers and coordinating donations before, during and after disasters, is promoting donations to the Florida Disaster Fund to support the thousands of Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael. The Florida Disaster Fund… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. UPCOMING Upcoming at the Panhandle Community Theatre PACE — The Panhandle Community Theatre is located at 4646 Woodbine Road. Visit www.panhandlecommunitytheatre.com or call 221-7599 for information. Individual tickets are $15. "Low-dough" prices for Thursdays are $12. Thursday, Friday and Saturday… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs