GULF BREEZE — Here is Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs schedule. All programs are free to participate in and are subject to change without notification. FORT PICKENS AREA: The Fort Pickens Bookstore and Museum are open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. NAVAL LIVE OAKS AREA: Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to sunset.… Continue reading Gulf Islands National Seashore’s summer ranger programs
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Online registration has begun for children from preschool age to those who have completed the fifth grade. After registering, pick up a reading calendar at the library. Read for 15 minutes per day between now and July 14 for prizes. Minutes… Continue reading Santa Rosa County library events
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. MILTON HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 1998: Group seeks classmates for whom they have no contact information. Email the class committee at miltonfl_1998@outlook.com or contact Rachel (Willis) Hamm, 982-5773, to help. Recurring SANTA ROSA ARTS AND CULTURE FOUNDATION BOOK CLUB: Meets 7 p.m. every… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
Dorothy Ernestine Stokes Lynn Hobbie
Dorothy Ernestine Stokes Lynn Hobbie, 96, of Bagdad, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017.
Ernestine was born June 21, 1921, in Falco, Alabama (Covington County), to William Moses Stokes, Sr. and Geor…
Having a Bash!
MILTON — The Arc of the Emerald Coast in Santa Rosa County hosted its 8th Annual Blueberry Bash on Saturday.
Guests enjoyed, among other things, music from local artists, a 5K run, children's activ…
Blackwater flooding recedes; portions of state forest require more work, drying time
MILTON — Flood waters on Blackwater River State Forest receded significantly in the past 24 hours in area creeks and streams.
Water no longer is flowing through the campground at Coldwater Recreati…
No taxpayer bailout for robber barons of the disabled
Dear editor,
Republican leadership plans to take away $800 billion from the disabled and give it to their billionaire donors.
Their plan takes money away from health care for 50 percent of mothe…
Concerns about Jay Town Council
Dear editor,
I've carefully watched, since the beginning of this year, to see how our city council performs. They've spent money to have a special election on an issue that had been decided just a …
Pace drains through Floridatown
Dear editor,
Weather is an increasing issue to Santa Rosa County. Preparedness and preparation have become paramount to its citizens.
Storms that were once considered 100-year storms are now occu…
Expanding traffic flow through downtown Milton
Dear editor,
Concerning the congested traffic problem through the historic district and downtown Milton, from where the four-lane ends at Burger King and Stewart Street and heading east across Bla…