Jun 22, 2023
Commissioners accuse Calkins of ‘political grandstanding’ on pornography, pro-life issues
The Santa Rosa County Commission on Thursday agreed it did not support pornography in schools, but stopped short of considering a resolution that might be seen as meddling in the school district’s business.
Jun 21, 2023
Nikko’s Japanese Steakhouse investigation closes, no one charged
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday, June 20, they would not seek charges in the case involving Nikko’s Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Pace.
The case stems from a June 9 incident when seven people fell ill after eating at Nikko’s. Sheriff’s Office deputies first became aware of the situation June 10, when they responded to a police assist call at Santa Rosa Hospital.
Jun 20, 2023
Man shot while driving near Wallace Lake Road
A man was shot and killed while driving last night in Pace.
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the agency received reports of a shooting that had occurred in the area of Wallace Lake Road off Quintette Road in Pace.
Jun 19, 2023
Milton Fire Department dedicates new rescue pumper truck, Engine 23
The City of Milton Fire Department dedicated its newest fire engine with a traditional “push-in” ceremony Friday, June 16, at Station 23, 5321 Stewart St.
Jun 19, 2023
Cloudy skies don’t stop Juneteenth celebrations
The Fellowship of Churches Santa Rosa County Juneteenth celebration is going on until 4 p.m. today, Monday, June 19, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, weather permitting.
Jun 19, 2023
Firefighters use Shrimp Basket building for training
The sight of smoke along U.S. Highway 90 on Friday, June 9, wasn’t cause for alarm, according to a news release from the City of Milton; local firefighters were using the soon-to-be-demolished Shrimp Basket building for a commercial fire attack drill.
Jun 19, 2023
Santa Rosa District Schools announces parent education series
Santa Rosa District Schools has announced the creation of a parental education series, which will take place this summer. The school district is encouraging families to join the series to learn more about mental health awareness, suicide prevention, being safe on the internet, and bullying awareness and prevention.
Jun 16, 2023
Teens learn forensics with Santa Rosa County 4-H
Have you ever been listening to a true crime podcast and wondered what it would be like to be a part of the crime scene investigation?
Thanks to 4-H, some northwest Florida teens got the opportunity to learn a little about what goes into analyzing crime scenes and evidence. These teens were a part of the 4-H Teen Forensic Day Camp.
Jun 15, 2023
Chronic Wasting Disease claims first Florida deer
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed that a road-killed 4.5-year-old female white-tailed deer in Holmes County sampled during routine surveillance activities has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). It is the first known case of CWD in Florida, a contagious disease of the brain and central nervous system that is fatal to deer. The first case of CWD in North America was described in mule deer in Colorado in 1967. Florida is the most recent of 31 states to detect the disease, which also has been confirmed in four Canadian provinces, Finland, Norway, Sweden and South Korea.
Jun 14, 2023
Mayor proclaims Juneteenth in Milton
The Fellowship of Churches Santa Rosa County is planning a day of music, food and fun for its first Juneteenth National Independence Day celebration Monday, June 19, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milton.