News Archive

The Milton City Council on Tuesday approved erecting “No Parking” signs in a tiny subdivision created from Hurricane Ivan disaster recovery housing.

At least one resident thinks that limiting parking to one side of Carmell Ridge Circle will create a new emergency.

With ‘kitten season’ in full swing, the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter is looking for “medical fosters” who can help care for sick kittens that are not old enough to adopt. SRCAS says these kittens need a safe place to rest and recover until they are well and/or at least eight weeks old.

Medical fosters will be responsible for administering treatment, bringing fosters to shelter appointments, and providing a loving environment for recovery. Medical treatment and supplies are provided by the shelter, at no cost to the foster parent. For more information on fostering or to sign up to be a kitten foster, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/727/Foster-Program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.