To mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the city of Milton will host a remembrance ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Jernigan’s Landing ahead of Bands on the Blackwater, the city announced Sept. 2.
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Milton man arrested for November hit-and-run involving one death
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The chaplain who helps others on their worst day
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Shoutout to Milton High School
I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.
Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals
My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.
Shoutout to Co-Workers
Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!
Shoutout to the Milton Community!
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School district partnership to support student safety, digital wellness

Santa Rosa County District Schools is continuing its partnership with SmartSocial for the 2026-27 school year.
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A dominant victory for the Milton Panthers
After two weeks of showing flashes of its potential but coming up empty in the win column, Milton’s football team secured a victory, rolling over Navarre 51-13 on Friday night at Bennett C. Russell Stadium.
Head coach Ronnie Douglas could sense his team was close to putting it all together over the last couple of weeks.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
More than a name: Family, friends recount former Santa Rosa superintendent’s life
Benny Russell is a name many in the community may be familiar with. Football stadiums, sports fields, a park, an elementary school and a section of highway bear his name.
Milton to host 9/11 ceremony at Bands on the Blackwater
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the city of Milton will host a remembrance ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Jernigan’s Landing ahead of Bands on the Blackwater, the city announced Sept. 2.
The chaplain who helps others on their worst day
For 26 years, when someone in Santa Rosa County has faced one of the worst days of their life, Bill Wright has often been the man walking in behind first responders.
















