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Stories by Staff Reporters
City of Milton names new planning director
January 26, 2026
The City of Milton has appointed Jacob Hullett as the City’s new Planning Director. He will replace Tim Milstead.
A lifelong Santa Rosa County resident, Hullett was born and raised in the Milton area and is a graduate of Milton High School.
County cold weather shelter open two more nights
January 26, 2026
In addition to Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, the cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the nights of Wednesday, Jan. 28, Thursday, Jan. 29, and Friday, Jan. 30 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Precautionary boil water notice for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System customers
January 23, 2026
Customers of Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System along Dickerson City Road and in surrounding areas are under a precautionary boil water notice.
Milton Police: Woman arrested after striking dog on head, lifting animal by throat
January 19, 2026
The Milton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an animal cruelty investigation involving a dog at So Pawsh Dog Grooming in Milton located at 6056 Doctor’s Park Rd, Milton, FL 32570.
Kerree J. Patterson, 37, is charged with animal cruelty.
Sheriff: Four arrested for Milton burglary
January 19, 2026
An alleged burglary Friday, Jan. 16, led to the arrest of four people in Milton.
The burglary plot was foiled by a neighbor, who noticed the alleged burglars in action and alerted the homeowner. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office soon responded and the suspects were apprehended after initially attempting to flee.
City of Milton Issues Utility Billing Notice for January
January 16, 2026
Due to network repairs, January utility bills for the City of Milton have not yet been issued. Additionally, some customers did not receive a mailed December utility bill; those charges are available in the billing system
FWC: Man dies after falling from tree stand near Jay
January 15, 2026
A man has died in Jay following a hunting accident.
Santa Rosa teacher of year finalists announced
January 14, 2026
Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the three finalists selected from five semifinalists for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Audra Hughes, Avalon Middle, Bayleigh Upton, Jay High, Dayna Hood, Milton High.
Milton man arrested after alleged shooting on Galahad Trail
January 12, 2026
A Milton man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing another man.
Cameron Rayshaun Keys, 22, is charged with manslaughter for the killing of Tyler James Caraway-Appleby, 21.
NAS Whiting Field named Best Small Base in the Navy, nominated for other award
January 9, 2026
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Scott Gray, announced in a message Jan.1 that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the Navy’s top pick in the small installation category for the CNIC 2026 Installation Excellence Award program.















