local Archive

A Pace High School environmental science teacher has been awarded a $50,000 classroom makeover grant from Florida Power & Light and the NextEra Foundation, school and district officials announced Wednesday.

A 24-year-old Milton woman was arrested Monday on charges of having sexual contact with her dog and possessing child pornography, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is inviting the community to lace up and step back in time during its First Annual Historic Walk, a 3.5-mile leisurely tour through Milton’s historic district scheduled for Saturday, May 30

A Jacksonville man with 49 prior convictions has been sentenced to 81 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of using drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones, and razor blades into multiple Florida correctional facilities.

A new farm-to-market store in Milton has found itself selling out faster than the owners anticipated, drawing a steady stream of customers even before its official opening day.

Jack’s Family Restaurants will open its first Florida location on March 23 in Milton, marking the chain’s first entry into the Sunshine State with a southern-inspired menu and opening day promotion for early risers.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for portions of the Bagdad–Garcon Point Water System following a water main break and loss of pressure, officials said.

When Reina Cain applied to spend a semester abroad in Jordan, she figured it was a long shot.
“I was like, this is never going to happen. I’ll just put my hat in there,” the Pace High School junior said. “And then somehow I got in, and then I was on my way into Jordan.”
What followed was seven months of language lessons, cultural discoveries and new friendships. However, that trip was cut short in March when regional military tensions prompted organizers to send the group home early.

The City of Milton is asking residents to nominate standout properties for a new Yard of the Season program designed to recognize attractive and creative yards across the community.

Pastors in Santa Rosa County say two pieces of legislation moving through the Florida Legislature could affect how churches across Florida manage both security and finances, as congregations increasingly focus on protecting worshippers while navigating changing public policy.