Lewis Blanton said he was out with his son, his son's friend, and their dog checking on his garden at his Chumuckla home when he found an enormous rattle snake. "I almost stepped on it," he said. "It…
Category: sports
Gov. Scott and FWC Announce Saltwater and Freshwater License-Free Fishing Days
Today, Governor Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Floridians and visitors will be able to fish without a saltwater recreational fishing license on June 7 and 8…
FWC offers expanded outdoor opportunities in June
What better time to highlight all the public access points to outdoor recreation provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) than June, Great Outdoors Month.
FWC works …
Transform your yard into a haven for wildlife
Back by popular demand, “Planting a Refuge for Wildlife” is now available to property owners eager to increase the number and variety of animals in their yard.
The 40-page booklet, revised and upd…
Monofilament fishing line perilous for pelicans
Fishing is an important part of the Florida lifestyle as well as its economy. In spite of the obvious benefits, this leisure-time activity, on occasion, can lead to problems for birds and other wildl…
Mike Jeffcoat motivates area athletes
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There are no mistakes when it comes to Oops Youth Bowling
The 2013-14 Oops Alley Youth Bowling program was a success.
The youth participated in and won several area tournaments including Greater Pensacola Youth Leader Travel Tournament, Greater Pensacola…
Golf Tournament to be held May 31
Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum will be presenting the Milton TPC Golf Tournament May 31st at Tanglewood Golf Club in Milton.
Weekly and Slocum currently play on the PGA Tour and promise to host an o…
Hometown hero leaving competition in the dust
Chris Escobar, born in Milton, races a street legal 1986 Ford SVO and is close to breaking a seven second average quarter mile in the Tremec True Street drag racing event. His character is telling of…
Santa Rosa County brush fires at Garcon Point
Florida Forest Service crews responded to seven wildfires Wednesday; 15 acres were on fire in the Garcon Point area. Bagdad Volunteer Fire Department was on scene for structure defense at the Garcon …