News Archive

Despite his young age, it’s clear that 7-year-old Knox Lane Ellis touched many people in his life, and in the Santa Rosa County community.

Friends and family are remembering Ellis, who was killed in a car accident Friday night, and all of the qualities that made him unforgettable.

Determination. Diligence. Diversity.

Those are the words that principal Tiphanie Sapp say describe the teachers and student body of Bagdad Elementary School.

A 7-year-old from Holt has died following a crash on Red Rock Road on Friday evening, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP report says that the accident was between a marron SUV, driven by a 73-year-old, and a red pick up truck driven by a 59-year-old from Ponce De Leon. The FHP report was […]

Monday, Aug. 12 marked the beginning of the 2024-25 school year for students at Avalon Middle School. It also marked the beginning of Ryan Stokes’ tenure as principal at Avalon Middle.

Pickleball players rejoice, as there will soon be even more space to play in Milton.

The city received a $139,878 grant from the Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program (FRDAP) and the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center will be undergoing renovations. As part of the work, the existing tennis and pickleball courts at the Dr. O.K. “Doc” Matthews Tennis Complex will be repaired and two stand-alone pickleball courts will be built.

A miscalculation has created the latest bump in the road during the city of Milton’s ongoing wastewater treatment saga. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District Office, informed the city of Milton in an Aug. 8 letter that it had miscalculated the poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances for the Naval Air Station Whiting Field lift […]

The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Aug. 5.

The departure from AB 201 was completed more than a month ahead of schedule and was facilitated by the transparency and professionalism of both U.S. and Nigerien forces.

Childcare availability and affordability are growing concerns for parents and soon-to-be parents across the United States. According to Care.com, an online marketplace for families searching for childcare, senior care, and other forms of care, the annual cost of childcare can range from $18,000 to $36,000 a year.

A Jay man was involved in a fatal bicycle crash Wednesday morning in Chemstrand Road, near the intersection of Breezy Acres Road, in Escambia County. A 34-year-old bicyclist from Pensacola was killed when he was struck by a 24-year-old from Jay, driving a two-door coupe, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. The accident […]

Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — Col. Christopher Hagemeyer assumed command of the 96th Mission Support Group from Col. Tassika Davis at a change of command ceremony Aug.1, at Eglin.