Jan 16, 2025
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – “Is there a doctor on board?”
Sitting in his aisle seat toward the back of a commercial flight, Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler saw the flight attendants scrambling for help.
Jan 16, 2025
DeSantis taps Moody for U.S. Senate
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 16 named Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed outgoing U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as secretary of state.
Jan 15, 2025
Wreaths Across America honored at Beal Memorial Cemetery
Hurlburt Field – Active-duty personnel, local veterans and members of the public gathered Dec. 14, 2024, at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for the annual Wreaths Across America Placement Ceremony.
Jan 14, 2025
Sheriff Bob Johnson sworn-in for a third term
On Jan. 7 Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson was officially sworn in for his third term. The Honorable Judge Warrick administered the oath of office.
Jan 14, 2025
The President from Plains
Our own Hansen Hasenberg visited Plains, Georgia, last summer and brought back a story for our readers on the childhood farm and other historic sites associated with Jimmy Carter, whose funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.
Jan 13, 2025
Trouble in Trout Bayou
Milton residents expressed their concerns and troubles with Trout Bayou, a waterway that connects to the Gulf of Mexico and has become increasingly difficult to access.
Jan 9, 2025
Santa Rosa County considers new ways to preserve farmland
At the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 6, Commissioner Rhett Rowell spoke about changing the way the county and landowners think about conservation easements.
Jan 8, 2025
Santa Rosa County special election information
Santa Rosa County republicans will have a special election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Congressional District 1, vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district.
Jan 7, 2025
Jason English swears-in as Clerk of Court
On Jan. 7, Jason English swore in to his new position as the Clerk of Court for Santa Rosa County.
Jan 7, 2025
Air Force names first female SERE specialist to chief master sergeant rank
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas – Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, Nov 1.