Milton shooting suspect sentenced
MILTON — Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced Tahj Halique Jones to 50 years in state prison as a mandatory minimum under the 10-20-Life Statute, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins.
A Santa Rosa…
Gulf Breeze man pleads guilty on child pornography charge
PENSACOLA — Thomas E. Matassa, 24, of Gulf Breeze, pled guilty to receipt of child pornography, according to Christopher P. Canova, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
In F…
County to seek courthouse land donation
MILTON — Santa Rosa commissioners during their 9 a.m. Thursday meeting may have guidelines available for those interested in donating land for a new judicial center.
A lengthy discussion Monday res…
Catching up with: DeQuan Cowell
MILTON — Ronald Cowell’s son, DeQuan, is a University of South Alabama senior who will be inducted April 19 into the Criminal Justice National Honor Society.
DeQuan is one of three finalists for a …
'How do you like this classroom?'
MILTON — Milton High School’s anthropology/archaeology class, along with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, has been working this year to uncover Milton’s past — literally.
On April 7, student…
Pace Rotary, Manna help feed residents
PACE — Pace Rotary's collaboration with Manna on a grant project proved successful, according to a spokesperson tied to the effort.
The club partnered with Manna, which offers Santa Rosa and Escamb…
Milton Rotary members learn about survival at sea
MILTON — Milton Rotary Club’s latest guest speaker was George Sigler of Sky Warrior Inc.
“He was a very interesting man with an incredible story,” a Rotary spokesperson said. “George retired from t…
County floodplain manager visits Sunrise Kiwanis
MILTON — Karen Thornhill, Santa Rosa County Development Services' floodplain manager, spoke to the Sunrise Kiwanis Club about her job during a recent club meeting.
Thornhill’s responsibilities incl…
How Santa Rosa County uses gas tax money
MILTON — Allen Pegg asked the Press Gazette how Santa Rosa County is using the gasoline tax that went into effect in January of 2016. Santa Rosa County Public Information Officer Brandi Whitehurst pr…

















