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May 23, 2025
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Milton resident sentenced to 15 years for aggravated battery

A Milton man will spend the next 15 years of his life behind bars.

Aaron Eichman was sentenced by Circuit Judge Edward Nickinson III, to 15 years in state prison for Aggravated Battery. The news was announced May 21 by Ginger Madden, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida.

May 23, 2025
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Sunshine and Lollipops

For those hankering for a taste of nostalgia, or those who are looking to try something new, Sunshine and Lollipops is the new treat shop in Pace that offers both vintage and new candy creations.
May 22, 2025

Honoring our first responders

At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 19, a proclamation was made in honor of the first responders, and commissioners gave their personal thanks.
May 21, 2025
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Precision under pressure: Behind the mission with aircrew flight equipment airmen

The oxygen mask seals tight and night vision goggles click into place. Each component has been tested, maintained and inspected with precision, not by those who wear it, but by those responsible for ensuring it works when it matters most.
May 21, 2025
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Fire chief claims DOD instructor of the year

An Eglin firefighter recently earned a Defense Department honor for Fire and Emergency Services.

Joseph Suddarth, Jr. claimed the 2024 Fire Service Instructor of the Year award for efforts in safeguarding and advancing vital national interests and assures military readiness and resilience.

May 20, 2025

Milton says no to Nigerian dwarf goats in city limits

Since February, the City of Milton staff has been inquiring into Nigerian Dwarf goats per one resident’s request to have them within city limits. At the Milton City Council meeting on May 13, the council voted against the idea.
May 19, 2025

Locklin Lake Restoration Project sees progress with dredging

Locklin Lake is finally going to be dredged. A local homeowners association dedicated to seeing the lake revived welcomes the news, but understands it is a stepping stone in a long process.
May 19, 2025

The mayor said the Fisher Hamilton building will not be saved

Mayor Heather Lindsay announced new ideas and plans to get the Highway 90 bridge over the Blackwater River expanded at the Milton City Council meeting on May 13.
May 16, 2025
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King Middle School teacher arrested for child pornography

Martin Luther King Middle School teacher Johnathan Burchett was arrested May 15 and charged with 24 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. A press conference was held the following day at Milton City Hall.
May 16, 2025
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More than 130,000 pounds of food collected during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Pensacola, FL – Thanks to generous community donations and the hard work of local letter carriers, more than 130,000 pounds of food was collected on May 10th during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to benefit neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.  
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