Jan 9, 2026
Cold weather shelter to open Jan. 11 and 12
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the night of Sunday, Jan. 11, and Monday, Jan. 12 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Jan 2, 2026
Prescribed burns in north Santa Rosa County Jan. 2
On Friday, Jan. 2, a contractor is planning to conduct two prescribed burns on private lands that could be visible to passing motorists.
Dec 19, 2025
Background details surface on teens accused in Danika Troy killing
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
Dec 17, 2025
County cold weather shelter to open Dec. 19
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and heatless will be open on the night of Friday, Dec. 19 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Dec 12, 2025
Cold weather shelter to open Sunday and Monday at Ferris Hill Baptist
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the nights of Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 15 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Nov 4, 2025
Locklin Lake dredging, restoration complete as project moves to phase three
Milton City Manager Ed Spears announced Oct. 29 that Locklin Lake’s dredging and shoreline restoration was complete, as he and residents stood on fresh sod as the sun set on the horizon, casting a glow over the lake.
Nov 4, 2025
Veterans Day events planned for Milton, other Santa Rosa communities
Veterans Day, held Nov. 11, is a day to remember and honor America’s servicemembers. Santa Rosa County will be the site of several events to recognize veterans in our communities.
Oct 23, 2025
Santa Rosa Animal Services hosting adoption event Saturday, Oct. 25
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
Oct 10, 2025
Central, Jay, Milton perform at Blackwater Classic Marching Band Fest
Milton High School played host to the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 4.
2025 marked the eighth year of the festival, which featured bands from as far away as Jackson County.
Sep 22, 2025
West Florida Baptist hosts fifth-annual Coming Clean 5K, raises addiction awareness
Over 300 participants and onlookers gathered for West Florida Baptist Church’s fifth-annual Coming Clean 5K in downtown Milton Saturday, Aug. 23, to raise addiction and recovery awareness through a Christ-centered program.













