Jul 24, 2013
Lambeth sentenced to 10 years state prison
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced recently that Timothy John Lambeth, Jr. of Milton was convicted by a Santa Rosa County jury on Wednesday of Aggravated Battery. Following the conviction, Judge Da…
Jul 24, 2013
Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company announces Shakespeare Camp
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Hamlet breaks Gertrude’s heart. Benedick declares his love for Beatrice. Othello murders Desdemona. Whatever the situation, Shakespeare’s characters love deeply.
This year, c…
Jul 24, 2013
Log truck takes out power pole
The area was plagued by several traffic accidents last week, keeping emergency crews busy with handling the injuries and dealing with the wreckage. Santa Rosa County Emergency Services Coordinator Br…
Jul 24, 2013
Sex Predator Arrested for Lewd Behavior
Release by Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office
On 7/22/13, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Wal-Mart in Gulf Breeze for an indecent exposure complaint. Deputies made conta…
Jul 24, 2013
Pace Fire continues to upgrade life-saving equipment
In an effort to provide continued quality, life-saving service to the community, Pace Fire Department has bulked up its equipment list with two machines, capable of providing crucial information on s…
Jul 24, 2013
Farm Tour visits Gabbert Farm
The 47th Annual Farm Tour (200 to 250 people) began with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., on July 18 at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, Milton. After breakfast, it was on to the Clear Creek Farm in Mi…
Jul 23, 2013
Lightning starts kitchen fire
A lightning storm that developed suddenly over Milton Thursday afternoon started a fire inside a home.
It was unclear exactly how the stove caught fire, but the homeowner and a neighbor speculated…
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 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
County held budget meeting Tuesday morning – available online
The fiscal year 2013/2014 budget workshops for Santa Rosa County Constitutional Officers and the Board of County Commission departments are scheduled for Tuesday, July 23. The workshop for the const…