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Royal wedding observations
On Saturday morning, heard all across the country, “the royal wedding is on TV, the royal wedding is on,” screamed sons who could never quite throw a spiral.
As a royal wedding correspondent, I had…
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURTS CLOSED The courts of the First Judicial Circuit will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. CITY OF MILTON COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORT AVAILABLE: In accordance with Florida Statute 163.356(3) (c) the City of Milton CRA… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Report: Prescription drug monitoring programs not shown to affect drug overdoses
GAINESVILLE — Amid a raging opioid epidemic, every state has now established a drug-monitoring database to encourage safer prescribing and to reduce abuse. Yet, there is scant evidence that such prog…
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 communitie sduring the spring and early summer months.… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Students, speak out against crime
MILTON — Students in Santa Rosa County are now able to help stop crime in their own schools with a new system rolling out called “Speak Out.” The program, started by Crime Stoppers president Shari Gr…
Santa Rosa County student creates face of wildlife refuge
MILTON — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge will have a welcoming design on its walls thanks to a drawing done by a local 5th grader. Central School student Marissa Ingram was among hundreds students…
County honors EMS workers
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners honors National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 20 through 26. They presented the men and women of Lifeguard Ambulance Service with a pro…
LETTER: Recognize an overdose
Dear editor,
Overdoses are happening everywhere, all over the country. In our current society, the streets are filled to the brim with ultra-strong heroin that’s often mixed with fentanyl and a mu…
Speak out (video)
MILTON — Watch Sargent Rich Aloy of the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office give a press conference for the new Speak Out program in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Santa Rosa County.