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Milton Giant

Bill Gamblin

Tomorrow Milton’s Lawrence Tynes will play in a game few men get the chance to play in once, let alone two times. Tynes, a former Milton Panther, will take the field for the New York Giants in Indianapolis as their kicker in Super Bowl XLVI.... Full story

Piggly Wiggly gets new tenant

Mathew Pellegrino

A dead pig has been stinking up Caroline Street in Milton, and it is about to be resurrected in a different way.  The old Piggly Wiggly located beside Fred’s in the Six Flags Shopping Center in Milton is currently being renovated to be... Full story

Mother's murder nets life sentence

Bill Gamblin

A Milton man was sentenced to life in prison without parole in the 2008 death of his mother. David J. Lewis, 61, of Milton was sentenced on Tuesday by Judge David Rimmer to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of his 86 ye... Full story

Gingrich wins Santa Rosa; Romney takes state

Bill Gamblin

A very strange turn of events took place in Santa Rosa County as voter turnout was very low in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich won Santa Rosa County with 9,312 to 7,531 for former Massatuchess Governor M... Full story

On fire for reading

Mathew Pellegrino

Employees at King Middle School know that reading isn’t just about turning a page, but also about turning students into lifelong learners. Monday night, the school proved that by hosting a reading bonfire where they put on a number of activi... Full story

Learning lessons from reading that can last a lifetime

Mathew Pellegrino

Grade school children weren’t the only ones benefiting from guest readers during Literacy Week. Preschoolers at Kids Discovery were getting a life lesson in character development when Kyle Holley came to read a book he helped write to the chil... Full story

Free eye exams and eye glasses

Special to the Press Gazette

 On Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, area residents can call to see if you qualify for free eye exams and eyeglasses through the annual "Doctors With A Heart" program that will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Persons with low income or fixed incomes... Full story

TEAM Santa Rosa EDC remains committed to mission

Special to the Press Gazette

TEAM Santa Rosa Economic Development Council’s Board Chairman, Dave Hoxeng, in late January presented an update to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners regarding a variety of projects being handled by TEAM staff. The following ... Full story

SRMC Women's Advisory Council fundraiser Feb. 9

The Women’s Advisory Council of Santa Rosa Medical Center is sponsoring a private concert by country music artist Ronnie McDowell & T. Graham Brown at the Chumuckla Farmer’s Opry on Feb. 9. Dress up in your favorite western attire a... Full story

Milton Rotary Club honored at banquet

Special to the Press Gazette

Milton Rotary club members received numerous awards from the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce. Over the past 75 years, the Chamber has recognized individuals that have demonstrated special efforts and personal contributions for the betterment... Full story

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