Community Archive

Khrysti Jenkins has seen an incredible outpouring of support in Crestview and beyond since her son went missing on May 6.

Aiden Howey, who is a 14-year-old with autism, has a tendency to wander away from his home, and from May 6 to May 7, he was missing for 22 hours.

Commissioners Sam Parker, Bob Cole, James Calkins and Colten Wright proclaim May 15-21 Emergency Medical Services week in Santa Rosa County.

Three times a year, Milton hosts a gun show.

Rather, Billy Rogers hosts a gun show at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium sponsored by his business, Rogers Dozer Service. The next of which will be June 4 and 5.

At the end of May every year, Americans come together to commemorate and honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the military.

Although Memorial Day focuses on the sacrifices of those who died defending the United States, the veterans who survived still carry with them the scars of war.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has given the green light for staff to move ahead with proposed regulation changes to size and or bag limits for black crappie on specific bodies of water in the state.

Jay High School hosted their 21st annual Jay Pro Rodeo. The event, which took place on April 29 and 30, was both an event for pro rodeo riders and local amateurs looking for an audience.

The JHS Student Government Association has been putting on the rodeo for over twenty years in order to raise money for both the school and the community.

Veterans are showing up for each other here in Milton. The local Milton chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 4833, has given Defenders of Freedom Florida (DOFFL) a check for $10,000 to send a veteran through the traumatic brain injury program.

Due to popular demand, the Milton Splash Pad at Carpenter’s Park is open for limited days and hours.

After 2 years of cancellations due to COVID restrictions, parents and their young children were ready for some fun and hands on learning activity sponsored by Azalea Garden Club of Pace (AGC).

Obie Crain knows the newspaper business.

He worked on Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette for just about 35 years, and he wore every hat.