Dec 29, 2025
Several county offices to close for New Year’s Eve, Day.
Santa Rosa County has announced New Year’s Eve and Day closures for various county departments and offices.
Dec 29, 2025
New details emerge in Danika Troy murder case
16-year-old Gabriel Williams’ and 14-year-old Kimahri Blevins’ court files regarding the Danika Troy murder case have been made available to the public. This suggests the minors will be tried as adults.
Dec 23, 2025
AI ‘bill of rights’ emerges in senate
TALLAHASSEE — In a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal dubbed the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.”
Dec 23, 2025
Local toy drive draws crowds, celebrates donations
The Krewe of Airship Pirates took toy drives to a new level this year, hosting a toy drive and a celebration on the drive’s final day that featured circus performers, chili dogs, hot chocolate and Santa Claus arriving in style by helicopter.
Dec 22, 2025
Bill would eliminate registration decals
Motorists would no longer have to peel and place yellow vehicle registration stickers on their license plates, under a measure filed Friday for the 2026 regular session that begins Jan. 13.
Dec 22, 2025
Sims Middle Dean investigated for inappropriate communication with a student
Thomas L. Sims Middle School Dean of Students Joshua Parm resigned Nov. 17 while under investigation by Santa Rosa County District Schools. At the time of his resignation and the district’s statement confirming his departure, the reason for the investigation was not disclosed.
Dec 22, 2025
Santa Rosa County averaged about six homicides a year since 2016
During a press conference earlier this month, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said it felt as though there had been more homicides than usual in 2025. His comments came on the heels of the discovery of Danika Troy, a 14-year-old girl who was found murdered in Pace.
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 18, 2025
Home builders enter growth law fray
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Home Builders Association has joined a legal battle to help defend a new state law that includes blocking cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans.
Dec 18, 2025
MPD traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
A routine traffic stop by Milton Police Department officers led to a drug trafficking arrest on De. 16.





