Danny Hugh Locklear passed away on April 16, 2018. He was born to Jake Locklear and Pearlie Clark Locklear on September 12, 1936, in Robeson County, North Carolina. He graduated from Pembroke High S…
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Irma Rose Wess Gastel
Irma Rose Wess Gastel, 89, of Milton, FL went to join her beloved husband in heaven on April 16, 2018. She was born Erma Linda Wess, 12 January 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Amelia and William…
Mary Ella "Maryellen" Pugliese
Maryellen Pugliese, 76 of Milton, Florida, passed away on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Mary Harris…
Scott abstains from school board reelection
MILTON — After serving three terms on the Santa Rosa County School Board, and the last school year as board chairperson, Diane Scott has decided to not run for reelection.
“After almost 12 years of…
“Bee” a Friend
MILTON — As spring flowers start to bloom, their pollinators — honey bees — resume their activity. This can mean finding swarms near homes and places of business. Calling a trained beekeeper can res…
Sims Middle School student gives Amazing Shake
PACE — Sims Middle School held its first annual Amazing Shake event this month with the winner announced April 18 at a dinner held at Jackson's Steakhouse in Pensacola. The winner of the month-long e…
Optimist Park is closed for renovations
MILTON — A popular central Santa Rosa County park is getting a makeover. Optimist Park, located at 6244 Old Bagdad Highway in Milton, is closed for renovations through mid-August. The new Optimist In…
Officials announce 40-day recreational red snapper season
TALLAHASSE — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Governor Rick Scott announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters. A 24-day season w…
Small Business Development Center offers financial literacy education
MILTON — April is National Financial Literacy Month and the Florida Small Business Development Center, headquartered in Pensacola with an office at the University of West Florida, will offer upcoming…
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Scoops
MILTON — Downtown Milton is now home to a candy and ice cream shop, bringing in a steady stream of business daily since opening on April 13, according to its owners.
Scoops Ice Cream and Sweets, l…