Jun 1, 2013
Blackwater wildfires update as of Friday
Please note: This is a wildfire update for Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties provided by State officials.
NEW FIRE – HUTCHINS ROAD FIRE (Springhill area): Florida Forest Service crews discove…
May 31, 2013
Special Olympics participants return home
Escambia /Santa Rosa is proud to announce the successful return of a delegation of 40 athletes, volunteer coaches and unified partners from the 2013 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games. The …
May 31, 2013
Police computer reads your tag in traffic, identifies violations
When red light cameras were installed inside the city limits of Milton, there were drivers who expressed displeasure at being recorded and identified by an electronic device. A simple trip around tow…
May 31, 2013
PARTNERS IN CRIME
Deputy Melissa Spratt says law enforcement is in her blood. Her father was a Captain with the Santa Rosa's Sheriff Office for 27 years. Her mother worked as a state probation officer. Melissa followe…
May 31, 2013
Charity golf tournament tees off Saturday at Tanglewood
Calvary Baptist Church’s youth group is seeking donations for their next fundraiser. They will be having a Golf Tourney at Tanglewood Country Club. The youth are raising money for church camp and wou…
May 31, 2013
Santa Rosa County felony and DUI arrests from 5/14/13 to 5/21/13
Felony Arrests
Colvin, Austin Zane, 14; Youpon St, Milton; burglary; larceny, grand theft less than $5,000; larceny, grand theft of a firearm;
Burgin, Kendall Leigh, 19; no address listed; wea…
May 31, 2013
Milton Rotary Club receives Presidential Citation for giving
Milton Rotary Club President Bubba Drinkard is pictured with Assistant District Governor Lisa Weeks after receiving awards for the Club's accomplishments.
The Milton Rotary Club received the Pres…
May 31, 2013
City of Milton acquires Sundail Utilities
Some commercial businesses might see sewage rates increase after the City of Milton completes the acquisition of a private sewage company and its territory in Bagdad.
The sewer system, Sundial Uti…
May 31, 2013
The Crosstown Band performed Friday at Riverwalk
On Friday, the CrossTown Band played at Riverwalk and Bands on the Blackwater. They are a classic rock, variety &blues band comprised of six musicians all from the Pensacola area. Members include: Ni…
May 31, 2013
May 26 – June 1, 2013 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week began May 26 and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds all Floridians to use this week to ensure they are prepared for hurricane season, whi…