Jul 11, 2025
Pace man arrested for homicide in fentanyl-related 2023 death
A Pace man was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail Wednesday, July 9, for his involvement in a drug-related death.
Jimmy Robinson, 28, is charged with homicide. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation across multiple years found Robinson responsible for the overdose death of a person in 2023.
Jul 11, 2025
Pace High NJROTC receives prestigious award
Pace High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program was named the Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation June 30 by the Naval Service Training Command. The award is the highest honor the NSTC presents, and consideration included over 23 regions and 600 programs nationwide. The program also received the award in 2019 and 2021.
Jul 10, 2025
Accounting clerk arrested for embezzling from Santa Rosa County Clerk
On July 10, Milton Police Department announced the arrest of two individuals. Both arrests are regarding felony offenses and are the result of comprehensive and extensive investigative work by the department.
Jul 10, 2025
AFLCMC continues modernization of B-2 bomber
Few aircraft are as iconic as the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber, captivating audiences wherever it flies. Designed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the height of the Cold War, its purpose was to penetrate heavily defended enemy airspace, operating independently to destroy critical strategic targets.
Jul 9, 2025
Governor DeSantis approves Senate Bill 180
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved Senate Bill 180 on June 26. The bill, designed to speed up emergency management procedures, could tie the hands of local government when it comes to construction, development approvals, and land development regulations.
Jul 9, 2025
Human trafficking conspiracy spanning Florida Panhandle, Southern Alabama dismantled
Last month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida announced the guilty verdicts of two people convicted of running a sex trafficking ring around the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama.
Jul 8, 2025
Santa Rosa County schools see across-board student performance improvements
Santa Rosa County District Schools recently received student performance metrics from the 2024-25 state assessments. According to the district, there were notable increases in student performance in English Language Arts, Geometry, Biology, Civis and U.S. History.
Jul 8, 2025
NAS Whiting Field names new executive officer
Navy Commander Stephanie Biehle knew from a young age that she wanted to fly.
At five years old, she told her father this, and he directed her to the Naval Academy. Today, Biehle is the new Executive Officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field, responsible for overseeing the command’s daily operations and performance after graduating from the Naval Academy in 2006 and holding crucial positions during her nearly 20 years with the Navy.
Jul 7, 2025
Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System
A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Jul 7, 2025
New K-8 cell phone policy coming to Santa Rosa County District Schools
The 2025-2026 school year will be a year of change for school cell phone policies, namely for schools with students kindergarten through 8th grade. This includes primary, intermediate, elementary, middle and K-8 schools.