A father whether he realizes it or not, influences his children more than any other person. Among many things, good fathers are part teacher, part coach, part shepherd, part mentor, and part captain. Students need teaching, athletes need coaching, sheep need shepherding, mentees need guidance, and Soldiers need leadership. The Bible tells fathers […]
High pressure combined with a very moist atmosphere will result in high afternoon heat indices in the 108 to 110 range for Friday afternoon. Slightly cooler temperatures return on Saturday as a weak cold front moves in from the south. Summer heat waves can be dangerous, and Santa Rosa Emergency Management urges residents to take […]
Mrs. Marsha Charie Crawley, age 42 of Jay Road Brewton, AL, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Brewton, AL. Mrs. Crawley was a native of Milton, FL and had been a member of the Brewton community for 10 years coming from the Pensacola, Chumuckla and Jay areas. She worked as a machine operator […]
Friday, June 17 Bands on Blackwater 7pm-9pm Local Yokel/Milton Chevy Car Show at Milton Chevrolet 5pm-8pm Saturday, June 18 Father’s Day Event at Blackwater Trail Antiques 10am-3pm
The Jay-Fidelis Rookie League All-Star Team recently won the AL District 7 Cal Ripken 8U District Tournament at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore, AL, and will represent the district at the 2016 Alabama 8U Cal Ripken State Tournament in Athens, AL from June 24-28. Donations are being accepted to offset costs including travel expenses, such […]
UF/IFAS Extension presents topics of interest to residents at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive, on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. This month’s presentation will be Citrus for the Homeowner on June 17. Join Blake Thaxton, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County commercial horticulture agent, to learn which citrus varieties thrive […]
Etta Pearl Standifer age 76 went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016 in Milton, Florida. She was born in Crestview, Florida on January 3, 1940. Etta was the beloved daughter of Mary Etta and Charlie Oglesbee of Jay, Florida. Etta leaves behind her beloved daughters, Peggy Madden and Tammy Peacock and her […]
Santa Rosa County has recently completed the installation of 15 educational panels located along the walking path throughout Bagdad Mill Site Park. Titled “Bagdad: The History and Ecology of the Village,” the exhibit captures significant periods in the history of Bagdad and the Bagdad Mill Site and also highlights important ecological resources in the area. […]
Winnie Lois (Calhoun) McCurdy, age 83 of Dixonville, Florida, passed away on June 9th, 2016. She was born on January 2nd, 1933 to Ira and Nona Calhoun. Winnie Lois was preceded by her parents, her husband Melvin McCurdy, and 10 of her brothers and sisters. She leaves behind her son David McCurdy, a brother, a […]
– CareerSource Escarosa will host its annual Santa Rosa Summer Job Fair Wednesday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pensacola State College – Milton Campus Johnson L.I.F.E. Center (Bldg. 4000) located at 5988 Highway 90 in Milton, FL.This no-cost event is open to the public and reservations are not required to […]
