Nora Jones, 87, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 7:20 p.m. Nora was born January 17, 1931, in Artemus, KY, to her parents Kelly and Laveta Davis. She moved from K…
Bartleson completes basic military training
MILTON — Air Force Airman Jonathan L. Bartleson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed eight weeks’ training in militar…
Gulf Breeze Area Chamber announces nonprofit of the quarter
GULF BREEZE — The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber announces the Gulf Breeze Area Historical Society as the Chamber’s Nonprofit of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter 2018.
The Gulf Breeze Area Historical Society’…
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. ANNOUNCEMENTS Santa Rosa Neighborhood Softball League SANTA ROSA COUNTY — Tim Sousa is organizing a neighborhood softball league. Sousa and organizers are looking for coaches and players to represent their neighborhoods and communities during the spring and early summer months.… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Education goes on the road
MILTON — Pensacola State College is starting a commercial truck driver training program for the fall and Santa Rosa County is going to help. At the July 12 commission meeting, the county began the pr…
Bring on the pavement
MILTON — If you travel San Juan Street, North 15th Avenue, or South 26th Avenue expect smoother driving in the near future thanks to the county's paving work. The total amount for the repaving of th…
'It's very eye-opening'
MILTON — Students of Santa Rosa and Escambia County took part in a summer camp this week hosted by the University of West Florida to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity, ot…
Japanese beetle: How to control its destructive power
Withered lawns, ruined roses, leaves that look like skeletons … these are all examples of the destructive power of the Japanese beetle. Although this insect pest was first spotted on American shore…
How to attract pollinators to your garden
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How to attract pollinators to your garden
The pollinator population is declining, but backyard gardeners can help. Ortho has partnered with the Pollinator Stewardship Council for a consu…
Photo contest winners announced
MILTON — Main Street Milton is taking part in the Florida Main Street Photo Contest. Images selected at the state level will be displayed at the July 30 Florida Main Street Annual Conference and on F…