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…
Pen Air FCU Taking Donations for Red Cross Relief Efforts
Following the destruction brought by the Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, Pen Air Federal Credit Union is collecting monetary donations for the relief efforts of the American Red Cross.
Funds will be c…
Medical Examiner: Menginitis death may not be meningitis
Earlier this week, Health Department officials in Santa Rosa County said a Santa Rosa School Bus driver died from bacterial meningitis. Now the Medicial Examiner is saying tests are not back to confi…
Bagdad Fire Department to get new building
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $789,500 project for the construction of a new Bagdad Volunteer Fire Department building.
Chief Nick Anderson says the department has been operating in…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…