Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Commissioners look to municipal service taxing unit for road and infrastructure funding
On June 9, the Santa Rosa County Commissioners will be talking about moving forward two Municipal Services Taxing Units to fund road and infrastructure projects and a Municipal Service Benefit Unit for stormwater maintenance.
Colors & Carry: Honor Guard training graduation, beyond
Senior Airman Gage Gardner’s first day of Honor Guard training began with a bang!
The Airman, unaccustomed to a Crestview morning commute due to 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron shift work, misjudged a stop on his way to training and his 20-year-old Suburban bumped a car in front of him at the worst possible time for an accident.Meeting our military’s needs
Military leaders in the Florida Panhandle are facing logistical challenges that directly impact their ability to maintain operational readiness. During the Military Bases Update hosted by the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office last week, Air Force and Navy leadership shared insights into their missions and discussed areas where community partnerships could support their personnel and infrastructure.
The 2025 hurricane season begins
Hurricane season officially kicks off on Sunday, June 1, and runs through November 30. Emergency management officials are urging everyone to be One Week Ready.
One Week Ready means having enough supplies on hand to sustain your entire household, including pets, for at least seven days without outside assistance.Report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking Florida residents and visitors to report all sightings of wild turkeys between now and Aug. 31. This includes hens, poults (newly hatched wild turkeys) and gobblers.
Domestic call leads to assault on Milton police officer
The Milton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance on June 1, 2025. The anonymously placed 911 call stated that a male identified as Herbert Dillard was being physically aggressive to his spouse.
TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes at Glover Lane and Highway 90 closed due to accident
All lanes of Highway 90 at the Glover Lane are blocked due to an accident involving a semi truck. The road will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
Helicopter mishap occurs at NOLF Santa Rosa
A Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter incurred a hard landing at around 2 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Navy Outlying Landing Field Santa Rosa near Milton.
Leadership Santa Rosa Class 38 celebrates Annual History Day
Leadership Santa Rosa (LSR) Class 38 took a deep dive into the area’s rich cultural and economic past during its annual History Day on May 15, 2025. The day-long event offered participants an immersive experience in the stories, landmarks, and legacies that shaped Santa Rosa County into what it is today.















