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Sep 27, 2024

Milton dirt pit again causing uproar after not meeting sloping requirements

The dirt pit where three children died in 1998 is again concerning nearby residents who say the pit is encroaching on their properties.  
Sep 26, 2024

Milton Christmas Parade saved by one local’s ambition and community support

The Milton Christmas Parade will continue, thanks to a resident who has become synonymous with planning the event over many years.
Sep 26, 2024
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Evacuees flee to Santa Rosa County ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene gets closer to moving out of the Gulf and onto land, evacuees have driven to Santa Rosa County to seek shelter from the storm.
Sep 25, 2024
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Southeastern States Manhunt Trials 2024

Last week, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Detention K9 Team placed fourth overall in the annual Manhunt Trials hosted by Escambia County Road Prison. The Detention K9 Unit, led by Sergeant Robert Lenzo, is comprised of five handlers and six canines. Their skills range from contraband detection, electronics detection and tracking.
Sep 25, 2024

Milton City Council opponents Jarrett and Powers both want to see improvements to downtown Milton

Incumbent Matthew Jarrett and challenger Tom Powers will battle it out in November to represent Ward 1, seat two on the Milton City Council.
Sep 24, 2024
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School bus involved in crash near Berryhill Road Tuesday morning

A group of schoolchildren, an adult passenger and their school bus driver are alright after a semi flatbed truck sideswiped their bus. The bus, which was carrying four children and two adults, was stopped southbound in the left turn of Anderson Lane while waiting for the traffic light at Berryhill Road. The semi was making […]
Sep 24, 2024
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Former test commander returns to Eglin in new leadership role

Eglin Air Force Base — “Anyone who’s been stationed or worked at Eglin and spent time in the Fort Walton Beach area knows, it’s a place that always feels like home.”
Sep 24, 2024
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It’s fall y’all: Corn mazes, fun return at local farms

It’s the end of September, meaning fall is finally here.

Break out the pumpkin spice, the decorations and get ready to enjoy all of the fun activities associated with the season. For many families, those activities may start with a trip to a local pumpkin patch, and there are several to choose from.

Sep 24, 2024
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Early morning update shrinks cone of uncertainty, storm still east of Santa Rosa County

The early morning update on Potential Cyclone Nine, expected to form into Hurricane Ilene in the days ahead, shrunk the cone of uncertainty, leaving the center of the storm far east of Santa Rosa County.
Sep 23, 2024
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Newest update shows latest on projected path for storm

Tropical Cyclone Nine, likely-soon-to-be Hurricane Helene, took a small shift west in the latest forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center.
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