Council sets foundation for alcohol sales ordinance
MILTON — Two opposing nay votes from council members Mary Ellen Johnson and Patsy Lunsford did not keep the City Council from deciding on times to allow alcohol sales within city limits.
The counci…
Cisco’s Restaurant closed indefinitely following fire
MILTON — Cisco’s Restaurant owner Betty Ingram is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating fire at her Caroline Street business.
“I am still trying to comprehend it,” she said. “Cisco’s has been…
Night hunting, marijuana possession among FWC incidents
MILTON — These Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission cases occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8 in Santa Rosa County:
Officer Hutchinson received a call from a deputy who said he observed…
New Milton Council members sworn in
MILTON — City Clerk Dewitt Nobles swore in four new council members during a special meeting Tuesday.
Joining the council are Jeff Snow, Peggi Smith and Casey Powell. In addition to the three new c…
Santa Rosa County designated ‘TsunamiReady’
MILTON — Santa Rosa County is officially the first county along the Gulf Coast recognized as ‘TsunamiReady’ by the National Weather Service.
The voluntary community recognition program certifies th…
Navarre chamber sets 41st Annual Awards Banquet
NAVARRE — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce's 41st Anniversary Annual Banquet is set Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.
The social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m.; the awards dinner will begin at 7:30 p…
Roadside safety checkpoint scheduled
PENSACOLA — The Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a comprehensive roadside safety checkpoint Dec. 30.
The checkpoint will begin between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. on State Road 10 (U.S. Highway 90), just…
‘ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS … SHAMEFUL’
MILTON — Mary Ellen Johnson was sworn into the City Council during a special meeting Tuesday night, but first came adversity.
Johnson’s qualifications, particularly her home’s location, were questi…
Gulf Breeze attorney pleads guilty to bank fraud, embezzlement
PENSACOLA — A Gulf Breeze attorney faces sentencing in connection with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, among other charges.
Richard Michael Colbert, 55, of Pensacola Beach, pled guilty to 13 felon…














