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Nov 20, 2024
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Local fire stations now equipped with pet microchip readers

The Santa Rosa County Firefighters’ Association and the Friends of Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter have partnered up to equip fire departments with pet microchip readers.
Nov 20, 2024

Florida attorney general releases tips to avoid holiday shopping scams

Before you do your holiday shopping you might want to review these tips that were just released by Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Moody gave a press release on Monday Nov. 18 highlighting the dangers of fraudulent charities, porch piracy, and online shopping scams.

Nov 19, 2024
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Community comes together to honor veterans

The Veterans Day Parade was cancelled due to rain, but veterans were still honored with a ceremony held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center.
Nov 19, 2024
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Milton Historic Cemetery receives money for improvements

The Milton Historic Cemetery is almost two centuries old with the oldest burial site dating back to a young girl in 1837. Today the cemetery has been well kept but Cemetery Manager Christie Haarmann has plans for improvements after receiving a jumbo-sized check at the Milton City Council Meeting on Nov. 14.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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