A hero thrives in his own battle
Tennessee native and Milton resident Dr. James W. Jowers spent 28 years in the United States Navy with 4,560 flight hours, 212 combat missions, and 13 saves as a helicopter rescue pilot. Jowers said …
ECSO sergeant to run for SRC sheriff
Twenty year Escambia County Sergeant Ted Roy of Gulf Breeze announced he’s running for Santa Rosa County Sheriff in next year’s election. The eight year United States Air Force veteran said, after mo…
Jay mother wins $50,000 in lottery
When Ashton Edwards went with her mother to collect on a winning $1,000 lottery ticket, she had no idea she would find herself a winner 50 times over. Edwards, a stay-at-home mother of a two-year-old…
Man drowns in Blackwater Bay
According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Christopher Brown, 42, died on July 4 while on a boat on Blackwater Bay near Escribano Point. The reported said…
Milton angler wins Grand Prize
The 45th annual Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo, held on Father's Day weekend at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, awarded Trevor Murdy of Milton a kayak. The kayak, sponsored by Harbor View Marine, is the …
Local artist display talent at Dragonfly Art Gallery
New artists at the Dragonfly Gallery in downtown Milton will display their fine art skill in the show ‘Art from the Heart,’ which runs from July 6 through Aug. 3. A reception will be held this Friday…
Confederate flag rally leads to city discussion
Monday, during the City of Milton Executive Committee meeting, Mayor Wes Meiss of the City of Six Flags asked the council for opinions on removing any Confederate flag from city property and the city…
Baby of the Week Christopher Wadlow
Levi Christopher Wadlow, 18 months, decided to be reporter for a day at Santa Rosa Press Gazette last week.
City meets new player in downtown courthouse property
During the City of Milton’s Executive Committee meeting Monday, City Manager Brian Watkins gave the council an update on property number six the city is looking to purchase to aid in securing the dow…
Local businessman seeks investors to bring riverboat to downtown Milton
Longtime Milton businessman Jack Sanborn is currently seeking investors in order to bring the ‘Cotton Blossom’ riverboat to downtown Milton. The paddle wheel, diesel powered vessel, which is registe…
















