MILTON — The Santa Rosa County and Gulf Power are busy with preparations for what experts predict will be a possibly busier than usual hurricane season, which begins June 1. The county held a state…
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Head games
HAROLD — Some athletes have to wear a helmet because of a sports' dangers.
Teenager J.C. Wilson has to wear two of them.
Wilson, 15, has been wearing a football helmet during spring practice at M…
Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes baby rhino
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Breeze Zoo, a Zoo and Aquarium Association accredited facility, is excited to announce the birth of its first Southern white rhinoceros. The healthy baby girl, named Katana was bor…
UF Health cutting ribbon on dynamic research facility
JACKSONVILLE — A new groundbreaking research facility that will focus on aging studies is preparing to open its doors on the campus of UF Health Jacksonville, bringing another vital health resource t…
SHINE liaison talks
MILTON — SHINE Liaison Marti Hearn gives an in-depth interview on what the program is all about.
SHINE for elders
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — Medicare can present challenges to its me…
Milton church holds dance for special needs-adults
MILTON — Open Hearts ministry of First Presbyterian Church, Milton hosted its first-ever dance May 11 for adults with special needs. Guests and volunteers ate dinner together, danced and sang karaoke…
FDEM monitoring potential sub-tropical or tropical storm development in gulf of mexico
TALLAHASSEE – State and local emergency management officials are recommending residents and visitors in Florida stay alert as a potential sub-tropical or tropical storm develops in the Gulf of Mexico…
Help the hungry through your mailbox
MILTON — On Saturday, the letter carriers of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will join forces to help Stamp Out Hunger in the community.
In its 26 th year, the National Association of Letter Carri…
Fish fry to benefit Pace family's loss
HOLT — At 10 a.m. May 12 Sherry's Diner, 553 U.S. 90 in Holt, will host a fish fry in support of the Harrell family's loss due to the May 6 fatal traffic accident in Pace.
The meal features mullet …