News Archive

Area residents learned how bees, birds and butterflies play a critical role in agriculture during Keep Santa Rosa Beautiful’s ‘Pollination Celebration’ Saturday at the Panhandle Butterfly House & Nature Center.

At a special meeting Thursday, June 15, the Milton City Council narrowed the field of candidates to replace retiring City Manager Randy Jorgenson from 43 to eight. The council expects to conduct Zoom virtual interviews of four candidates at each of two special meetings next week. The meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 26, and Wednesday, June 28, at City Hall, 6738 Dixon St.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.