Jul 23, 2013
SUV vs house; one transported to hospital
A woman lost control of her vehicle and drove into the side of an occupied Bagdad home Tuesday afternoon, causing substantial damage to the residence and prompting tenants to seek other housing, acco…
Jul 23, 2013
Public outcry at dog's euthanization
A Pomeranian dog was recently dropped off at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium. According to witnesses, the woman was crying while she was turning in her grandmother's pet, claiming she could not keep…
Jul 19, 2013
City of Milton completes tree inventory
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Milton in 2012 completed the collection of an inventory of all of the trees that city staff currently maintains within Wards 2 and 3. This inventory acts as a datab…
Jul 19, 2013
Ambulance flips in crash; citizens rush in to help
A paramedic and an EMT escaped injury when an ambulance flipped on its side during a motor vehicle accident this morning, prompting quick action from the public, who became the first responders.
M…
Jul 19, 2013
Growth in Santa Rosa – Recent approvals
Recently Approved Development Orders – April 4 to July 12 • Tiger Point Office Park, parking lot, 3404 Santa Rosa Dr., Gulf Breeze • Milton Chevrolet Show Room, remodel, 5925 Highway 90, Milton • Hid…
Jul 18, 2013
ACCIDENT WITH TOTAL ROAD BLOCKAGE AT AVALON AND GARCON PT. RD.
First responders are on scene of a vehicle accident with multiple injuries, including five children, according to reports.
Traffic is at a total standstill.
Avoid the area if possible.
Sheri…
Jul 17, 2013
CLOSE CALL! Quick thinking county employee prevents explosion
A quick-thinking Santa Rosa County employee man prevented a major disaster Monday afternoon in Milton. David Thomas, senior road foreman, is being credited with putting out a fire at a pumping statio…
Jul 17, 2013
Honoring Fallen Florida Law Enforcement Officers
Motorcycles lined up rank-and-file, hitting the road for a group ride to the highest point in Florida, to honor law enforcement offers killed in the line of duty.
Family members of fallen heroes, …
Jul 16, 2013
Commissioners accused of breaking law
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners responded to allegations of lawbreaking during a meeting this week, standing firm in the decision to lease a county building to a non-profit organi…