MILTON — Megan Melendez, a Florida State University junior from Milton, has made strides in weightlifting.
The 21-year-old Bremerton, Wash., native, who placed second at the April 7, 2017, USA Po…
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Jay teacher named Rookie of the Year
MILTON — Jay Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Jennifer Hendricks is the Santa Rosa Education Foundation's 2017 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year.
She was selected from a field of 33 educators w…
Milton band students sign scholarships
MILTON — Milton High School recognized 14 band members who earned scholarships..
These graduates, listed by name, school, instrument and area of study, were honored during the second annual College…
Santa Rosa students recognized
Santa Rosa students recognized
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. THIRD FRIDAYS WITH UF/IFAS EXTENSION: 10 a.m. May 19, Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive.The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences presents a monthly series on a variety of topics. May’s topic is "Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!" Johanna Welch, with… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s May ranger programs
GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s May ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification. SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER — MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATIONS: 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at Fort Pickens’ entrance. FORT PICKENS — GARRISON FOR FREEDOM: 2 p.m. daily. Meet… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore’s May ranger programs
Santa Rosa Community Cleanup
MILTON — These cleanup opportunities are available year-round. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. OCEAN HOUR VOLUNTEERS CLEAN NAVAL LIVE OAKS NATIONAL PARK: first Saturday of every month. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Cleanup
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1998: Group seeks classmates for whom they have no contact information. Email the committee at miltonfl_1998@outlook.com or contact Rachel (Willis) Hamm, 982-5773, to help. CAMP FIRE CAR SHOW: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 on South Willing… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Bloom: a cost-efficient fertilizer alternative
MILTON — Emerald Coast Utilities Authority offers many services to Northwest Florida and parts of lower Alabama. These include sanitation and recycling, water treatment and, most recently, composting…
'He was just a rock'
MILTON — Friends say Milton Police Department Capt. David Cox left quite an impression on them.
Cox, who died May 10 of an undisclosed illness, served the city for almost 40 years. Councilman Ala…