Jan 16, 2019
(VIDEO) SRSO swearing in ceremony for new deputies
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson performs the swearing in ceremony for seven new deputies.
Jan 16, 2019
Prayer breakfast leads MLK Day events
MILTON — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast held Saturday Jan 12, at the county auditorium led the events for the MLK Day holiday.
"The event was very successful," Rev. Murray Hamilton…
Jan 16, 2019
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY CLOSURES The courts of the First Judicial Circuit will be closed Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Regular operations will resume Jan. 22. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIRING BONUS: The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announces $1,000 hiring […]
Jan 16, 2019
Deputy, family need assistance during cancer treatment
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Deputy Nic Hubbard started a clinical trial cancer treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on Jan. 8. Not only is this his second battle…
Jan 15, 2019
Cold weather shelter opens in Milton
MILTON — In addition to tonight, a cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will also open Wed. night, Jan. 16 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like…
Jan 15, 2019
Jan 15, 2019
Pet food pantry opens at A Hope's Paw Pad
MILTON — In a study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals published in Open Journal of Animal Sciences, the ASPCA estimates more than 1 million households give up their pet…
Jan 15, 2019
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here is a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. UPCOMING Tobacco cessation classes MILTON — Quitting tobacco isn’t easy. Finding help should be. Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you get started. For those 18 years old, if medically appropriate, the Florida Department of […]
Jan 15, 2019
Milton restaurant receives city award
MILTON — The Milton city council honored a local restaurant Saturday when it awarded the Blackwater Bistro with the Clayton White Business of the Quarter Award.
The city gives this award every quar…
Jan 15, 2019
Announcing teacher of the year semifinalists
MILTON — The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year.
Here are the five semifinalists:
Myra A…