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: Dec. 2. Sign in at 8:45 a.m.; clean from 9-10 a.m. at Naval Live Oaks Headquarters on Highway… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Cleanup
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. In observance of Thanksgiving, libraries will close early at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and will be closed Nov. 23-25. Libraries will resume normal business hours Nov. 27. UPCOMING GAME NIGHT: 3-6 p.m. Nov. 21, Jay Library, 5259 Booker Lane. Bring games from home or… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s November, December ranger programs
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s fall (November through December) ranger programs are as follows. FORT BARRANCAS AREA: Open Thursdays through Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advanced Redoubt: Legacy in Brick & Mortar — Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.; meet at the entrance to Advanced Redoubt. Fort Barrancas: Bastions on the Bluffs — Saturdays… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore’s November, December ranger programs
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. FOO FOO FESTIVAL WRITER EVENT: Through Nov. 12. The West Florida Literary Federation presents “Writing on the Funny Side of Florida” Nov. 9 featuring three authors: Pensacola native Craig Pittman, humor columnist Erik Deckers of Orlando and writer and comedian Leanna Conley of… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Local businessman charged with Sunshine Law violation
MILTON — Local businessman Jack Sanborn has been charged with violating Florida’s Sunshine Law. State Attorney Bill Eddins announced the indictment on Nov. 6, stating that Sanborn was charged with a …
4 adoptable pets in Santa Rosa County
Editor’s Note: Each week, Santa Rosa County Animal Services and the Press Gazette share photos and descriptions of several animals in need of immediate adoption. If you are interested in adopting one…
Citizens Law Enforcement Academy focuses on costs of safety
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office’s Citizens Law Enforcement Academy began Thursday with a brief presentation on the history of the SRSO before discussion of the elements of patrol and the dep…
'It was a great location'
Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on nonprofit organizations that improve Santa Rosa County residents’ quality of life.
MILTON — A total of 365 motorists came to the Guy …
Kmart closing in January
MILTON — Sears Holdings, the parent company of Sears and Kmart, has announced that 45 Kmart stores and 18 Sears stores will close in January. That includes the Milton Kmart at 6050 U.S. Highway 90. T…
'Locklin Lake is a retention pond'
MILTON — Resident Robert Little approached the City Council at Monday’s Executive Committee Meeting to request the use of the city’s lobbyist. Little’s home is located on Locklin Lake, a body of wate…