MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. History lecture BAGDAD — Dr. Brian Rucker will hold a history lecture at 9:30 a.m. May 5 at the Bagdad Museum at 4512 Church St. in Bagdad. Call 293-5349 for information. Stinging and biting insects class MILTON — Experts from… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
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Milton resident responds to mayor's 'peanut gallery' comment
MILTON — During the executive city council meeting held on April 30, Milton resident Pam Mitchell approached the council holding a peanut fan to address the mayor. “I really hate to be here with pea…
Stepping back in time in Milton's Imogene Theatre: big acts, small space
Stepping into the Imogene Theatre in the heart of downtown Milton is like stepping back 100 years in time. The old…
STEAMtastic event gets teachers thinking
MILTON — Santa Rosa County teachers gathered April 28 for the STEAMtastic Saturday event at Locklin Technical Center. The Santa Rosa County School District was the first district in the country to h…
Woman rescues kitten abandoned in dumpster
Editor’s note: Tasha did not want a photo of her or her last name mentioned in this article.
PACE — While taking out the trash Thursday night at Pace Dry Cleaners, Tasha discovered an unexpected f…
Sheriff's office takes unwanted prescription drugs
MILTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement recognized April 28 as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
While the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recognized …
Milton plants tree in honor of Arbor Day
MILTON — Milton Mayor Wesley Meiss, city staff and elected officials celebrated Arbor Day Friday by planting a 12-foot Brackens Brown Beauty Magnolia tree. This is the 24th year the city has planted …
Local dentist office provides day of free service
PACE — For the ninth year, Advanced Dental Concepts gave back to the community with a day of free dental work on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The family-owned dental office has been in its cur…
Controlled fires help forests thrive
MILTON — If there is smoke in the air, chances are it is coming from a controlled fire in one of Florida’s largest forests, the Blackwater River State Forest. According to the Florida Department of…
Waffle House is Great; Its Press of Late is Not
The great Southern tradition, Waffle House, has had its share of controversy lately. The well-run restaurants that are open 24/7/365 are a staple of college kids' late night, post-party drunk dining.…