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The City of Milton declared March as Red Cross month at the Milton City Council meeting on March 11.

The American Red Cross, founded more than 140 years ago by Civil War nurse Clara Barton, pursues the mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

The City of Milton’s $2 million in appropriations requests won’t be submitted. Neighboring representative, Patt Maney, said he was told not to pick up the requests. “I’m not getting into the Santa Rosa hassles,” Maney said.

Leadership Santa Rosa’s Class 38 has officially launched its year-long leadership development program, starting with an immersive team-building experience at Adventures Unlimited, just outside of Milton, Florida Ropes Day, a cornerstone of the annual program, challenged participants to strengthen their teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills in an interactive and dynamic setting.

The Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) and the Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office are proud to announce a partnership with local, veteran-owned, Smoothie King to offer veterans a chance to learn more about local resources and get answers to questions about general benefits and compensation. The event will be held at Smoothie King, 4952 Hwy 90, in Pace on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On March 7, the State of Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics complaint on the mayor of Milton.

On Thursday, March 13, Toby James White, who was apprehended by law enforcement Jan. 25 for second degree murder, was found dead in his cell at Santa Rosa County Jail.

The National Weather Service in Mobile is predicting isolated severe weather conditions for our area tonight, Friday, March 14. Santa Rosa County has been placed under a MODERATE risk of severe weather through Saturday, March 15.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old man from Baker was critically injured after crashing into a culvert in Santa Rosa County.

After a two monthlong investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two county residents for child abuse and neglect. Jesse Allen Smith, 29, of Jay, is charged with cruelty toward a child, which is described as aggravated child abuse. Jordan Chase Moore, 28, of Pace, is charged with child neglect with great bodily harm. At the time of the arrests, the two were involved in a relationship.

PACE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the arrest of Rasha Lashonda Hill, 32, of Pace. Hill is charged with felony money laundering and structuring, violations of the Florida Money Laundering Act.