Feb 26, 2024
Air Commandos navigate long-distance co-parenting
It was their 12th marriage anniversary, and the second one in a row spent thousands of miles apart.
In spite of the long distance, they were able to share a meal through video chat and surprise each other with cake and flowers, making the best of their situation.
Feb 26, 2024
FFA: More than tractors and pig-kissing
Students driving tractors to school and teachers kissing pigs make great photos, but FFA has much more to offer.
Feb 26, 2024
The Santa Rosa Branch of the NAACP will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Citizen’s Moving Forward Event Center, 6151 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Members and non-members are invited to attend a presentation by Santa Rosa Emergency Management.
Feb 23, 2024
City calls special meeting Monday to consider Jorgenson contract
The Milton City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday to discuss proposed terms of a contract to hire former City Manager Randy Jorgenson, who retired from the city in September, as a consultant.
Feb 22, 2024
Nice ride: Royals start day with tractor parade
Students can drive their tractors to Jay High School on a designated day during FFA Week.
Feb 20, 2024
Milton NJROTC shooters top Alabama team
Milton High School Navy Junior ROTC marksmen tallied 844.9 points, their highest score of the season, to beat Bob Jones High School Air Force Junior ROTC of Madison, Ala. (747.0) in a virtual match.
Feb 20, 2024
Santa Rosa Animal Services launches 2024-25 kennel sponsorship initiative
Santa Rosa County Animal Services has launched 2024-2025 kennel sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach.
Feb 20, 2024
Rezoning would allow drive-thru convenience store in Chumuckla
A drive-thru “convenient convenience store” could be coming to Chumuckla.
“What I mean by convenience is not having to get out of your car,” Mohamed Jaouri of FIJA LLC told the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board on Feb. 18. “Obviously, you can buy the objects we’re going to sell at any corner store, but we’re trying to provide convenience for mothers who’re going to be picking up their kids at (Wallace Lake Intermediate School) by not having to get out of their cars to pick up whatever essentials they need.”
Feb 19, 2024
Milton man wins $3.9 million from Florida Lottery
A Milton man is counting more than just his blessings after he won a grand prize from the Florida lottery.
Bernard Waters, 63, claimed the $5 million top prize from the $20 Monopoly Doubler Scratch Off game this month. According to the Florida lottery, Waters chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $3,994,698.
Feb 19, 2024
Local Air Force Junior ROTC programs compete in first-ever drill competition held on Hurlburt Field
Dozens of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets gathered inside the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 10, 2024. The cadets hurried to inspect their service dress uniforms and prepare for the day of drill competitions ahead.