Apr 22, 2024
Baker expected to be hired as new county administrator
The Santa Rosa County Commission plans to hire Brad Baker as its new county administrator on Thursday.
Apr 22, 2024
Old Bagdad Highway crash leads to pedestrian death
A 40-year-old woman was killed Friday, April 11, when the driver, 46, of an SUV struck the pedestrian. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m.
Apr 22, 2024
Construction Career Days offers students hands-on experience
In recent years, the state of Florida has pushed for greater educational opportunities for trade and vocational training. On April 16 and 17, students from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties were given the opportunity to go to Milton to take part in Northwest Florida Construction Career Days.
Apr 20, 2024
FDOT announces traffic advisory for county residents
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Apr 19, 2024
Evans named Press Gazette editor
Sandpaper Publishing announces the addition of Daniel Evans to the team. Evans will serve as the managing editor for three publications, Crestview News Bulletin, Santa Rosa Press Gazette and Navarre Press. While he will be present in all our locations, his home base will be the Milton office on Commerce Rd. Evans brings substantial media […]
Apr 19, 2024
Powell to replace Cusack on Milton’s finance committee
After removing Mike Cusack from its finance committee on April 9, the Milton City Council discussed naming a new council member as its financial liaison Thursday night.
Apr 19, 2024
Milton council rethinks format of work sessions after contentious meeting
The Milton City Council spent the first 40 minutes of its work session Thursday night debating the format of its meetings, including updates to public comment that will allow citizens to speak before any action item is voted on.
Apr 19, 2024
Christian nonprofit, Vision of Hope, to hold fishing rodeo
Fishing has long been a source of recreation. A place to get away from the troubles or stresses of life, while enjoying nature’s bounty, and if you’re lucky, a fish or two at the end of the day.
Apr 19, 2024
First responders discuss issues with iPhone crash notifications
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14, highlighted by a new feature that detects car crashes and calls for emergency response. While this alert has been heralded for saving lives, it has also prompted unneeded and unsolicited responses from first responders when a notification is sent erroneously.
Apr 18, 2024
Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road intersection improvement construction begins Mon., Apr. 22
Construction for improvements to the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road in Pace will begin on Monday, April 22. The roadway construction extends from Hwy. 90 to Limbaugh Lane. Most construction is intended to be night work, however, traffic may be impacted by some daytime work.