Nov 18, 2024
An emotional farewell from two county commissioners who lost their re-election
On Nov. 14 two county commissioners said their farewells but not goodbye. People from the public and remaining county commissioners spoke to them leaving their positions with some wishing them well, and some happy to see them go.
Nov 15, 2024
City of Milton Fire Department receives $6,000 grant and names new Captain
Four months after Lee Devine’s retirement as Milton Fire Department Captain, the vacancy has been officially filled.
Fire Chief John Reble attended the Milton City Council meeting on Nov. 12 and announced their choice for the captain position as Steven Maddox. Reble officially promoted Maddox from lieutenant to captain with a swearing-in ceremony that was followed by Maddox’s pinning with the new insignia of his rank.
Nov 14, 2024
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola announces change of command
NAS Pensacola recently held a change of command ceremony for the base commander.
Commanding Officer Capt. Terrence ‘Village’ Shashaty handed over the reins to incoming NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’ Newman on Friday, Nov. 15.
Nov 14, 2024
Two murder-suicides in one day in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa Sheriff Bob Johnson brought a message to the forefront today at a news conference following two separate murder-suicides on Nov. 5.
“For the love of God, please call if you are in any kind of situation where you feel you need help with domestic violence,” Johnson said.
Nov 13, 2024
Vietnam FACs reminisce during final reunion
Nearly 60 years ago, Vietnam-era forward air controllers arrived at Hurlburt Field, Florida to train how to coordinate air-to-ground strikes ahead of shipping out for the Vietnam War.
Nov 12, 2024
City of Milton makes progress on selling 400 sponsorships for Wreaths Across America
Annually Milton has an event that places wreaths on the tombstones of veterans. This year the city council decided to sponsor 400 wreaths in honor of veterans.
Nov 12, 2024
Work on East Spencer Field Road beginning today
Santa Rosa County will be extending the right turn lane on East Spencer Field Road, at Highway 90 in the Pace/Pea Ridge area beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Nov 11, 2024
New County Commissioner Burkett gives his two cents on the penny sales tax
“The fact that people are ready for change, and they knew the experience I had with the county, felt like I could make changes and so do I,” Burkett said.
Nov 7, 2024
School district employee resigns after investigation into financial improprieties
An employee of Santa Rosa County District Schools has resigned from their position after an investigation found that the employee had engaged in “financial improprieties.”
In a statement to Santa Rosa Press Gazette, the school district said the resignation came after the employee, later identified as Kelly Short (Allen), was informed of action that would be taken against her employment both immediately and through recommendation of the school board at their next regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 19, 2024.
Nov 7, 2024
Santa Rosa County will have to rework plans for infrastructure improvements
On Nov. 5 the citizens of Santa Rosa County voted no to the one cent sales tax. Now the county will have to find new funding opportunities for improvements to county roads, what was believed to be a top issue among voters when the penny sales tax was proposed.