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Two teen brothers from Milton are accused of following a Pensacola man home after a minor traffic accident and shooting and killing him.
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Jumping into action
Milton’s new director of economic development went on a vacation before starting his job with the city. Unfortunately, that vacation went awry as Hurricane Helene tore across the south after making landfall in Florida.
A week before taking on his role as Milton’s Director of Economic Development, Stephen Prestesater, decided to go on his annual trip with friends. The destination was Asheville, North Carolina, which ended up being one of the hardest hit areas in the aftermath of Helene.
Pace homecoming ‘redo’ includes crowning new queen after voting ‘discrepancy’
Pace held a homecoming “redo” on Oct. 11, a week after a rainstorm washed out the homecoming court, requiring the school’s king and queen to be crowned in the gymnasium with little fanfare. But the “redo” came with a twist. The Patriots crowned an entirely new queen.
Santa Rosa County proclaims 4-H Week
4-H Club is a youth-based program that provides hands-on experience in a variety of activities and fields to local students, and Santa Rosa County didn’t pass up on an opportunity to highlight all the program does in the community.
Ribbon-cutting for new urgent care located at Five Points Shopping Center
Santa Rosa Medical Group has opened an urgent care to provide residents in Pace access to a medical facility seven days a week.
Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce held the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and the healthcare providers at the location had the honor of cutting the ribbon with a large pair of gold-colored scissors.
Santa Rosa County Commissioners take a stance on abortion amendment
On Oct. 7, the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution against the abortion amendment that will be on Florida ballots in November.
Commissioner James Calkins added the resolution against Amendment 4 to the meeting agenda, and it was passed unanimously. Several other Florida counties have taken a similar stance.
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Pace and Jay runners compete at Aggie Invitational
Eli Tyner had a little fun as he neared the finish line at the Aggie Invitational Tuesday morning at the Ashton Brosnaham Park.
On his way to a top 10 finish, the Pace junior turned to the runner next to him and smiled and waved as he ran past him.
On his way to a top 10 finish, the Pace junior turned to the runner next to him and smiled and waved as he ran past him.
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Milton High names its homecoming queen
Mya Waitman was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of Milton’s football game against Mosley Monday night.
End of Watch Memorial Ruck honors the 138 officers who died in 2023
Over the weekend participants carried 138 pounds of weight for 138 miles with one goal in mind — to honor the fallen.
Miracle League braves stormy weather for some baseball
While it only lasted a few innings, before rain forced their game’s postponement, Miracle League of Santa Rosa County participants were having a blast playing baseball Thursday, Oct. 3.