Cram the Van impact astonishing in Santa Rosa County
The 2014 Cram the Van campaign impacted the Santa Rosa community in a big way – $40,000 big. Over 3,500 children that attend school from Head start to high school were supplied with backpacks that c…
SRSO: Pace man hits pedestrian with car twice
A Pace man was arrested Sunday, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office said for an incident that happened on Ninth Avenue, Pace in May. Reports said Daniel Tyler Nall struck a pedestrian twice with his vehicle …
No recount for Cole-Melvin race for District 2 BOCC
MILTON — The highly contested race between two incumbents for the District 2 seat of the Santa Rosa County Commission is all but over.
After the verified provision ballots were added to the two ca…
Summer heat heightens school bus problems
Bus riding for students comes with a mixed bag of opinions where some enjoy the time with friends while others deal with not so friendly students. This year, according to Pace bus driver, Sandra Nice…
Current transportation options in Santa Rosa County
It may be difficult to find a job or keep a job if a person doesn’t have transportation to get there, said Dr. Karen Barber, Bridges out of Poverty administrator. During the August Bridges out of Pov…
Pace man charged with homicide
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office, (SRSO), reports a Pace man was arrested on homicide charges Tuesday morning. Reports said James Hunter Gates, 20, was at home with Cynthia Gates and the victim and consum…
County office closures for Labor Day
The following offices and departments are closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours of operation resume Tuesday, Sept. 2.
· Santa Rosa County Board of Commissione…
Santa Rosa County victory for new Milton Mayor and District 2 County Commissioner
The Santa Rosa County primary election results were surprising to many citizens tonight as the close race for Board of County Commissioner District 2 was won by half a percentage by incumbent Bob Col…
Nicholson receives scholarship to fire academy
Milton High graduate and Panther wrestling stand out Shawn Nicholson was accepted into Midway Fire Academy on the Randall Garrett Scholarship. Shawn carries on a family tradition of firefighting.
Back to school
Five-year-old Riley Green was concerned with one thing as she returned to school this week. “I have to take care of my little sister,” Green shared with a grin. Green was so excited that her little …
















