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The Hollywood WWII movie "Red Tails" about the Tuskegee Airmen has a scene in it where a black airman addresses not wanting to be called "colored" but wanting to be referred to as "neg…
Oval Office bug
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Why moms, daughters should talk about breast health
Even if breast cancer doesn’t run in the family, experts agree mothers and daughters should talk about breast health and cancer prevention.
“Any time we can have a conversation about something, it …
The Vestcor Companies opens newest property in Milton
MILTON — The Vestcor Companies announced today that Carter Crossing, their newest property in Milton, is now open. Residents first moved in on Aug. 1, and the community is already 63 percent occupied…
Longer beach mat provides access to gulf for all abilities
NAVARRE — Reaching the reef and gulf waters just got easier for everyone with the installation of a 200-foot-long beach access mat at Navarre Beach. The new AccessMat is located at the foot of the ka…
Food as medicine: Doctor’s office provides fresh produce to diabetics from meeting-room pantry
When Esther Caicedo visited her doctor’s office Friday, she left not with a prescription but with acorn squash, mangoes, tomatoes, tuna and several other items to feed herself and her family.
With …
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS OPIATE SYNDEMIC: Narconon reminds families that the opiate problem is continuing to get worse and is now considered a "syndemic" — multiple epidemics working together. More than ever before, communities need to come together and educate parents and their children about the dangers… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. UPCOMING Historical presentations MILTON — August is History Month in 2018. In celebration, the Santa Rosa Historical Society invites the public to a series of free historical presentations. All presentations are free and open to the public. The Imogene Theatre… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Commissioners approve pursuit of state grants for two parks
MILTON — Santa Rosa County commissioners approved the pursuit of the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Special Appropriation for Children's Recreation grants last week. The ap…
'Anything helps'
MILTON — Milton resident Brenda Dill and her daughter Miranda Starling have been living with a chronic disease, Gardner’s Syndrome for over 10 years. Now, doctors have determined that both will need …