Dec 16, 2023
New medical examiner’s office coming to Milton
After two years of negotiations, the Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton county commissions have agreed to build a new District One Medical Examiner’s facility in Milton.
Dec 16, 2023
New management: Lighthouse Christian takes over East Milton Park
East Milton Park’s future looks bright. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Santa Rosa County Commission approved an agreement with Lighthouse Private Christian Academy to take over management of the 71-acre sports complex northeast of State Road 87 South’s intersection with U.S. Highway 90.
Dec 16, 2023
New Year, new owners
A Voyage Real Estate of Pensacola has announced that the Santa Rosa Historical Society has sold the Historic Imogene Theatre on Caroline Street in downtown Milton. The Press Gazette will provide more details as they become available.
Dec 15, 2023
Ellis, Sebastiao make their cases to Milton’s city council
The Milton City Council was expected to appoint either Kathy Ellis or Shari Sebastiao to fill Ward 4’s Seat 1 vacancy at its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Dec 15, 2023
Santa Rosa County Christmas and New Year holiday closures
The following Santa Rosa County offices will be closed Mon., Dec. 25 and Tue., Dec. 26 for Christmas:
Dec 15, 2023
DeSantis’ proposed budget strengthens state’s commitment to abused and neglected children
Tallahassee – Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget, demonstrating continued support for Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children.
Dec 15, 2023
From sunrise past sunset: a day with CMSAF Bass
Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and consequently, works a demanding schedule providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. One of the many ways Bass fulfills this duty to Airmen is by traveling across the globe visiting Air Force installations, delivering guidance and sparking dialogue in the enlisted force.
Dec 13, 2023
Middle school basketball title games to be played tonight
Santa Rosa County District Schools will crown its first official 3-on-3 basketball champions tonight at Pace High School.
Dec 13, 2023
Commission to consider two large-scale future land use amendments
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will consider proposed large-scale future land use amendments to almost 900 acres of property in Milton and Pace at its special rezoning meeting Thursday, Dec. 14.
Dec 13, 2023
Council returns Sebastiao to Ward 4 seat
Shari Sebastiao will again represent Ward 4, Seat 1 on the Milton City Council. The council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to appoint her to the position she lost to Jason Vance in the 2022 election. Vance and his family moved outside the city’s limits, vacating the Ward 4, Seat 1 position.




