Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Royals make dream come true by winning state volleyball title
Jay’s volleyball team left Santa Rosa County with a dream as it headed to the state final four Nov. 4.
The Royals are brought back something much more tangible, claiming the first state title in program history last Wednesday afternoon in Winter Haven.
Santa Rosa clerk returns $2 million surplus to county
Santa Rosa County’s clerk of court announced Nov. 5 that he has returned more than $2 million in unspent funds to the county commission, marking the second year in a row with a budget surplus.
Lighthouse Christian College earns national TRACS accreditation
For Lighthouse Christian College (LCC), a growing Christian institution headquartered in Gulf Breeze, a recent accreditation achievement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
The college has officially received full accreditation through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a nationally recognized accrediting agency endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The accomplishment places Lighthouse among fully accredited institutions and opens the door to significant new opportunities for current and prospective students.Milton Thanksgiving food giveaway set for Nov. 24
Free Thanksgiving-themed food boxes will be handed out to 500 families at a drive-through location in Milton later this month.
Santa Rosa Health Department is offering rabies shots
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County will hold a drive-through rabies vaccine clinic for local pets from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus.
Milton family’s newest member arrives on Halloween
The newest member of the Perrine family didn’t waste any time getting to the Halloween party.
I-10 lanes closed, reopened after dump truck flips
An overturned dump truck forced the westbound lane of Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County to be closed for a short period of time, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
School bus damaged by garbage truck in East Milton
No injuries were reported after a garbage truck and a Santa Rosa County school bus sideswiped each other, according to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sock It to Me clothing drive returns to Santa Rosa County
Libraries across Santa Rosa County are helping local students stay warm this winter.
Highway 87 accident leaves one seriously injured
An early morning accident on Highway 87 S left a Santa Rosa County man seriously injured, according to a news release by the Florida Highway Patrol.















