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MILTON — In January, John Wiley asked the Press Gazette when the Interstate 10 widening project from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to the Avalon Exit, No 22, would be complete.
That month, Florida Depar…

5 things to do this weekend in Santa Rosa County

MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. Phantom of the Opera Card Party GULF BREEZE — The Emerald Coast Woman’s Club is hosting its annual card party on at 12:30 p.m. April 12 at St. Sylvester’s church on Highway 98. The event starts with lunch followed by… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs

NAVARRE BEACH — Navarre Beach Sports & Recreation will be expanding its volleyball complex with an additional 10 to 15 courts.
At the Santa Rosa County Commissioner meeting Monday morning, the boar…

MILTON — In rain and shine, visitors flocked to the Pensacola State College Milton campus for the annual Spring Festival of Flowers this past weekend. The springtime celebration — which is one of the…

JAY — Dozens of children and parents stood in line Friday afternoon awaiting the official opening and ribbon cutting of the new Chumuckla Playground.
“I want to thank all the citizens of Santa Rosa…

PENSACOLA — Across the nation during April people are observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Lakeview Center is using this opportunity to tell the community about its specific programs and service…

MILTON — Blackwater Beats, the Milton High jazz band, will play on the 106-year-old Imogene Theatre stage, 6866 Caroline St.
Doors open 6 p.m. for the April 12 show. Tickets are $5, which goes to t…

As some are aware, this column that I call, “Southern Perspective,” is in its 11th year. I must admit that when I began writing for the local newspapers in 2007 I never expected to be still writing i…

MILTON — The 2018 "Walk for Mommy and Me" will take place 10 a.m. to noon April 21 at Carpenter’s Park on Munson Highway in Milton. The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County Women, Infant…