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Mar 14, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, Toby James White, who was apprehended by law enforcement Jan. 25 for second degree murder, was found dead in his cell at Santa Rosa County Jail.

Mar 14, 2025
The National Weather Service in Mobile is predicting isolated severe weather conditions for our area tonight, Friday, March 14. Santa Rosa County has been placed under a MODERATE risk of severe weather through Saturday, March 15.

Mar 14, 2025
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old man from Baker was critically injured after crashing into a culvert in Santa Rosa County.

Mar 12, 2025
After a two monthlong investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two county residents for child abuse and neglect. Jesse Allen Smith, 29, of Jay, is charged with cruelty toward a child, which is described as aggravated child abuse. Jordan Chase Moore, 28, of Pace, is charged with child neglect with great bodily harm. At the time of the arrests, the two were involved in a relationship.

Mar 12, 2025
PACE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the arrest of Rasha Lashonda Hill, 32, of Pace. Hill is charged with felony money laundering and structuring, violations of the Florida Money Laundering Act.

Mar 11, 2025
On Feb. 27, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office recognized their Victim Advocates Supervisor, Lisa Burrus, for 25 years of dedicated service.

Mar 11, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is back in the spotlight, this time on Fox Nation, a streaming service.

Mar 11, 2025
Three new coffee spots are coming to the Pace and Milton area. One chain that has never been in the area, and two local options that are expanding their operations.

Mar 11, 2025
The City of Milton announced that Jennifer M. Frank will serve as Milton’s next Police Chief, officially stepping into the role in late April. Frank is the first female police chief in Northwest Florida and the 21st in the state.

Mar 10, 2025
After resigning from Santa Rosa District Schools last October, Kelly Short, 57, has been arrested on larceny charges related to her time as director of the district’s Office of Professional Learning. Short is accused of engaging in financial improprieties, which amounted to her allegedly stealing from the district over a two-year period. The arrest comes after a monthslong investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
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