Midway Baptist starting an Awana club in March
February 17, 2026
On March 4, Midway Baptist Church will introduce its Awana club.
Awana is a global, nondenominational Christian youth ministry mostly known for its club-based programming. Started in 1950, Awana, whi…
Lion cubs to meet the public on Valentine’s Day at Gulf Breeze Zoo
February 10, 2026
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is celebrating the arrival of four African lion cubs, who will make their public debut on Valentine’s Day, offering guests a rare opportunity to see the next generation of one of…
Southern Raceway acquired by local racing family
February 10, 2026
When Southern Raceway in East Milton went up for sale, some in the local racing community feared the property would be sold to a developer and that days at the dirt track would be a thing of the past…
Super opportunity ahead for Milton’s Caleb Champion
February 7, 2026
Caleb Champion is headed to the Super Bowl. Not as a player, but as a pilot. The Milton High alum is set to be part of a flyover for the NFL’s biggest game Sunday night at Levi Stadium in Santa Clar…
Master Gardeners host rose bush and grape pruning demo
February 6, 2026
The Master Gardeners of Santa Rosa County will be demonstrating how to prune grape vines and rose bushes at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. The class will take place in the gardens at the county extension…
East Bay K8 Literacy Night highlights America, love of reading
February 4, 2026
East Bay K-8 School was “lit up” Tuesday, Jan. 27, during Literacy Night, an afterschool event designed to get students excited about reading.
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union donates 140 coats to students
February 4, 2026
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union recently concluded a community coat drive to help keep local students warm during the winter months.
Navarre animal rehab now testing for lead in birds
February 2, 2026
At Sandspur Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in Navarre, Anna Hackney cares for a wide range of animals. Over the past nine years, she has taken in mammals and reptiles, but her work has focused la…
Santa Rosa County officials mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month
February 2, 2026
Local officials and regional agencies are using January’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month to draw attention to risks facing children and adults in Northwest Florida, emphasizing that trafficking re…
Microplastic researchers test new water cleaning process in Santa Rosa County
January 29, 2026
A group of people from Maryland say they may’ve found a way to remove microplastics from waterways. The group, spearheaded by Doug Hood, recently visited Santa Rosa County to conduct experiments with…















