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…
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…
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…
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…
AARP Driver's Safety Course is Aug. 8 & 9 in Navarre
On August 8 and 9, 2013, the E.H. Pullum Senior Center, 8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre will sponsor an AARP Driver's Safety Course. The class is two days and will be conducted from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m…
Agenda for Commission meeting Thursday 9 a.m.
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, July 25, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. Administrative Complex – Board Meeting Room 9:00 a.m. Call to Order – Chairman Bob Cole Prayer – Pastor Brian Deida,…
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…
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…