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Jun 17, 2022

Body found in Jake’s Bayou identified as Louisiana man

Following several days of investigation, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office gave an update on the case of the body found floating in Jake’s Bayou in Milton on June 14.

In a June 17 press conference held by the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Bob Johnson identified the body of a man found in Jake’s Bayou as that of Joshua James. He was identified through fingerprint analysis.

Jun 17, 2022

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Calkins drafting ‘All Lives Matter’ ordinance to ban abortion clinics

Federal and state legal opinions currently block Santa Rosa County from banning abortion clinics, but Commissioner James Calkins wants to be ready to act if those barriers are removed.

Jun 14, 2022

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Tough road ahead: Truckers feel brunt of gas prices

Whether you are driving across the United States or across town, it takes gas to get there. In the last few months, that has become complicated as gas prices for all types of gas have soared due to inflation.

Jun 14, 2022

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Zoning Board rejects changes proposed in rural communities

Residents in the rural communities north of Milton feel besieged by the area’s rapid growth but, last week, at least, they defended their lifestyle against developers.

Jun 10, 2022

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Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office employees arrested after internal investigation

A deputy and civilian clerk with the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office were arrested today and charged with one felony count of exploitation of the elderly.

Jun 10, 2022

Milton, News

Santa Rosa County Animal Services “Cheaper Than Gas” adoption event

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) announced that they are hosting a special adoption event – “Cheaper Than Gas” – starting Friday, June 10 through Saturday, June 18.

All adoptions are only $4 and include spay or neuter, flea prevention, age appropriate vaccinations, initial dewormer, microchip, an adoption starter kit, coupons and more. For those interested in visiting the shelter for the adoption event, appointments are required.

Jun 9, 2022

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Bus stop changes coming for Santa Rosa students

Starting this fall, students in Santa Rosa County may have to walk further to their bus stop. At the May school board meeting, the board approved a proposed change to the distance between bus stops.

Jun 7, 2022

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Calkins wants commission to ban abortion clinics in Santa Rosa County

James Calkins wants Santa Rosa County ready to act if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 Roe versus Wade decision, which has protected women’s right to seek an abortion for almost five decades.

Jun 7, 2022

Crime, Milton, News

Milton man charged with myriad offenses following traffic stop

A 29 year old Milton man was booked into jail on June 3 after investigators with the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office began looking into him following a traffic stop.

The man, Mark Anthony Frate, was stopped on June 3 after a sergeant with Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office noticed that Frate was driving down the road at four in the morning with a two year old in his lap. The two year old was unrestrained in the car.