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.

Free Thanksgiving-themed food boxes will be handed out to 500 families at a drive-through location in Milton later this month.

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.

The newest member of the Perrine family didn’t waste any time getting to the Halloween party.

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.

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.

Libraries across Santa Rosa County are helping local students stay warm this winter.

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.

Hurricane Isaias may have forced the City of Milton to postpone their Veterans Day events, but the storm did force those who organized the events to change some things.

If last year was any indication, this year’s Rural Roots Day Agriculture Expo seems to be another hit in northern Santa Rosa County.