May 10, 2016
'We do not take it for granted,' Broxson says of Santa Rosa law enforcement
MILTON — Today, Santa Rosa County residents reflected on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for public safety.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recognized Officer Jared Forsyth of the Oca…
May 10, 2016
East Milton Elementary students receive new bicycles for perfect attendance
Nicole Gartner and Dalton Johnson of East Milton Elementary School each have a new bicycle and helmet due to their perfect attendance. Every nine weeks, the school awards two students demonstrating p…
May 10, 2016
Milton High girls compete in poise, personality, appearance
MILTON — Thirty-six Milton High School girls recently competed in the 28th Annual Miss MHS Scholarship Pageant.
The contestants, from various school clubs, classes and organizations, vied for the u…
May 10, 2016
Terrill Jenkins sentenced for shooting, battery, and burglary
PENSACOLA — Circuit Judge Thomas Dannheisser has sentenced Terrill Lamar Jenkins to 30 years in state prison, State Attorney Bill Eddins announced.
An Escambia County jury convicted Jenkins on May …
May 10, 2016
VFW to honor fallen Marine with May 21 golf tournament
MILTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4833’s ninth annual Honor Your Vet Golf Tournament is set for May 21 on Armed Forces Day.
The event — which commemorates United States Marine Corps Cpl. J…
May 10, 2016
Bagdad students celebrate field day (photos)
Bagdad Elementary School students let loose during field day May 6 at Bagdad Recreation Park. The event was organized with the Milton High School NJROTC and area U.S. Navy volunteers’ assistance.
A…
May 9, 2016
Pace man, accused of killing his mother, held on $1.2 mil bond
MILTON — Restrained by straps in a rolling chair, Christopher Lynch — who is charged with killing his mother on Mother’s Day — learned his bond amount Monday: $1.2 million.
The 38-year-old Pace res…
May 9, 2016
Escambia, Santa Rosa letter carriers seek donations for local food pantries
PENSACOLA — The 24 th Annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, benefiting local food pantries, is May 14 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 1…
May 8, 2016
Early Learning Coalition sets May 10 meetings in Milton
MILTON — The Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County will hold these meetings on Tuesday, May 10:
●Executive Committee at 9 a.m.
●Finance Committee at 9:30 a.m.
●Board Meeting at 10 a.m. …
May 8, 2016
Disaster loan deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters is June 6
Florida businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters have until June 6 to submit low-interest disaster loan applications for physical damage caused by severe storms and tornado…