The saga around Pace Pharmacy continues.

Levin Papantonio law firm has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the pharmacy and individuals, Stephen Allen Burklow, Monique Burklow and David Barron Winkles, all of whom stand accused of trafficking prescription drugs. They were all arrested last month by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office following a multiyear investigation. 

Filed in a state court Friday, June 13, the case is being brought on behalf of Andrew Strickland, a 47-year-old Escambia County man who died from a fatal combination of controlled substances just days after filling prescriptions from Dr. Elaine Sharp at Pace Pharmacy.

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps’ Corporals Course at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, May 9, 2025.

Corporals Course is a professional military leadership program designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to assume greater responsibility as noncommissioned officers.

The City of Milton is making a splash this Independence Day with Riverfest 2025, happening Friday, July 4, at the Riverwalk and Jernigan’s Landing along the Blackwater River.

This marks the first time the City of Milton is officially hosting the annual Riverfest event, which was previously managed by the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce.

In partnership with Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, Santa Rosa County District Schools is all set for year two of its Junior Leadership Santa Rosa class.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will meet Monday, June 9 in Milton to discuss several issues, including an update to MSBU fire districts, and recognize the achievements of local 4-H archers.
Here is what you need to know about the upcoming meeting.