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Aug 20, 2024

Locklin, Hewey heading for run-off in school board race

CORRECTION: The original story on this race misreported that this race was decided Tuesday. Oscar Locklin and Elizabeth Hewey will head to a run-off in the district 2 school board race, after neither candidate reached 50% of the vote to earn a majority of the vote. Locklin received 46% of the vote, while Hewey received […]
Aug 20, 2024

Barber re-elected superintendent of Santa Rosa County Schools

Karen Barber has been re-elected as the superintendent of Santa Rosa County schools. Barber received 16,710 votes, or 49% of the vote, to defeat David Godwin and Brenda Stephens. Godwin received 12,905 votes, or 38%, and Stephens received 4,328 votes or 12.75% of the vote. This story will be updated with more information.
Aug 20, 2024

Santa Rosa County Commissioner shake-up: Rowell, Burkett defeat incumbents Calkins, Parker

The voters of Santa Rosa County spoke loudly on Election Day, choosing to elect two new county commissioners. Rhett Rowell defeated incumbent James Calkins and challenger Jerry Couey to win the district 3 seat on the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners. Bobby Burkett defeated incumbent Sam Parker and other challengers in the District 1 […]
Aug 20, 2024

Avalon Middle, law enforcement investigate rumored threat

Avalon Middle School sent an email Tuesday afternoon to inform parents that it was aware of a rumored threat against the school, but that no credible threat had been found. The email was from Principal Ryan Stokes and said that the school’s administration and law enforcement had investigated the rumor. “At this time, we have […]
Aug 20, 2024

UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted for residents of Mary Kitchens Road

UPDATE: The evacuation order has been lifted. —————————— Residents of Mary Kitchens Road and southeast of Mary Kitchens Road in the Garçon Point area should evacuate now due to a brush fire. Residents on any of the following roads should evacuate now: Mary Kitchens Road Marcy Lane Grove Street Allegro Street Garcon Point Road from Mary […]
Aug 20, 2024
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Historical lamppost markers coming to Downtown Milton

The city of Milton will soon celebrate its history – and make it more visible to visitors – via historical photos and information placed on some of the city’s lampposts.
Aug 19, 2024

7-year-old remembered as ‘precious, happiest, goofiest, loudest and [most] giving little boy’

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.

Aug 19, 2024
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Bagdad Elementary not defined by its school grade

Determination. Diligence. Diversity.

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

Aug 19, 2024

7-year-old dies after crash on Red Rock Road

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 […]
Aug 16, 2024
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Avalon Middle’s new principal excited to help students reach full potential

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.
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