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A better way to boat

Bill Gamblin

This Saturday the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will kick off National Safe Boating Week along the Blackwater River. Members of Flotilla 01-08 "Guardians of the Blackwater" along with others will participate in the event that will kick off at 9 a.m. "... Full story

County eyes Five Point improvement

Mathew Pellegrino

The county is looking to fix a dangerous intersection before it gets worse. That danger is the Five Points intersection in Pace. County administrator Hunter Walker said that the county has been looking to put another traffic light up at Berryhill R... Full story

In the Neighborhood: Richard Baldwin

Richard Baldwin is the secretary for the Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation Inc.  He is also the chairman of the Moonshine Creek Historical Productions, and facilities chairman for the Milton Garden Club board. He also serves on the board fo... Full story

Bowling's call of the wild

Bill Gamblin

Do you consider yourself a better than average bowler? Do you have what it takes to tame a cheetah, viper, chameleon, scorpion or shark? If you want to test yourself, then Oops Alley is offering the challenge this summer with its PBA Experience Spo... Full story

FBI probes charitable organization

Mathew Pellegrino

The FBI was back in Santa Rosa County on Monday, but this visit involved a local charitable organization. FBI investigators visited Children’s Charitable Services, an office that is located on the second floor of the building that houses Beyon... Full story

Milton PD: Officer, deputy battered during riot

Mathew Pellegrino

A Milton man and woman were arrested after allegedly battering a Milton Police officer and a Santa Rosa County deputy when the departments were investigating a fight in Milton Friday evening.  The incident is believed to be gang related. Accor... Full story

Summer Salute V to feature Diamond Rio

Cat Country 98.7 & MWR welcomes the Summer Salute V concert presented by KIA Autosport and Pen Air Federal Credit Union, June 1 aboard NAS Pensacola.  Country super-group Diamond Rio will headline the show.   Diamond Rio’s ... Full story

Kenney crowned Ms. Northwest Florida

Special to the Press Gazette

Sally Kenney, a resident at UniHealth Post Acute Care of Santa Rosa, was honored at Sacred Heart Hospital where she was crowned the 12th Annual Ms. Northwest Florida. This pageant, sponsored by healthcare organizations across the Panhandle, is desig... Full story

Local Color opens and with it more flare

Obie Crane

As one of Santa Rosa County’s most recently opened business ventures, (or adventures they like to say) Local Color, a high-end art gallery, boutique, and gift shop, brings with it a breath of fresh air and a cultural awareness that some say is ... Full story

Sheriff's Report - May 16, 2012

KEY   MVOP – misdemeanor violation of probation FVOP – felony violation of probation Agg – aggravated Poss – possession Meth – methamphetamine DUI – driving under the influence DWLSR – driving wh... Full story

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