Jan 28, 2016
Hale sentenced for A temped First Degree Murder with a Firearm
Count One to life in state prison with a 25 year minimum mandatory, Count Two to life in state prison with a 20 year minimum mandatory, and Count Three to 15 years in state prison. Each sentence is t…
Jan 27, 2016
Remembering the victims of Crestview's triple homicide
On Saturday morning, Milton resident Elbert Merrick III drove his red Jeep Cherokee to 179 Peoria Boulevard in Crestview. According to State Attorney Bill Eddins, he was there to pick up some items b…
Jan 26, 2016
Volunteers sought for SRC Fairgrounds clean up
The Santa Rosa County Fair Association is seeking volunteers to assist with cleaning up the SRC fairgrounds following the debris left behind from stormy weather over the weekend.
“Mostly what we a…
Jan 26, 2016
MFD training facility could drop property insurance rates
If Milton City Council approves a new training facility for Milton Fire Department, it could be a boon to firefighters and commercial property owners alike and not just for safety’s sake. According t…
Jan 26, 2016
JHS Health Science Academy gives students jump start into health care profession
Students at JayHigh School are getting a jump start into a potential career in the health care industry through the school’s HealthScienceAcademy. JayHigh School is only one of two schools in the cou…
Jan 25, 2016
Deputies looking for suspect in Milton robbery
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office reports on January 22 at 9:45 p.m. deputies responded to a 911 call in reference to an armed robbery at the Exxon Express located on Highway 87 near the intersection of I-…
Jan 25, 2016
Bagdad Elementary celebrates Literacy Week with 'Little Free Library'
In a partnership with the Bagdad Historical Society, Bagdad Elementary School unveiled a ‘Little Free Library’ in front of the building in celebration of Florida’s Literacy Week, January 25 through …
Jan 25, 2016
Reimagine Milton brings a blessing to city residents
Volunteers from over a dozen churches fed and clothed hundreds in frigid temperatures at Carpenter's Park.