Home invasion theft turns violent, leads to car chase
On Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an armed home invasion robbery at in Gulf Breeze, Florida. After arriving at the residence, deputies’ report spe…
School Bus driver fined for improper backing
There were no injuries in a school bus accident that happened at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, said Florida Highway Patrol. Joyce Renae Shouse, 47, Jay was driving the school bus, stopped on Brian Str…
Milton City Council looks toward new era with new leadership
Reluctantly or not, a torch has passed for the City of Milton’s leadership. Exactly half of city council, by the beginning of their terms in October, will be either new to the council or in a new pos…
SRSO: Milton woman charged with burglary with assault
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office reports an incident on Saturday at 10:23 in Milton regarding a disagreement of ownership over a dog led to an arrest for assault and burglary. Katelynn Marie Coulier, 19, …
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…
















