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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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…