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Report all wild turkey sightings from now until Aug. 31

June 3, 2025

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

June 3, 2025

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

June 2, 2025

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

June 2, 2025

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

May 30, 2025

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.

Lighthouse wins multiple state championships

May 30, 2025

Over the past 2 years of school, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (PCA) has been on top of their athletic division in all their sports – baseball, softball, football and basketball.

Santa Rosa LDC Task Force Meeting

May 29, 2025

The Land Development Code (LDC) Task Force will hold their next meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 30 in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton. This meeting will be streamed live online. The agenda for this meeting will be published shortly.

‘Gospel presence’ Mark Rathel retires after 50+ years of ministry

May 29, 2025

After more than 50 years serving the Lord as a pastor and 25 years as a professor at the Baptist University of Florida, Mark Rathel is retiring to enjoy the beach life and spend time with his family.

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May 29, 2025

To the Class of 2025: The future is yours

May 28, 2025

Graduates, take a deep breath and soak in this moment. You’ve reached the culmination of years of effort, determination, and resilience. Today, as you stand on the cusp of your future, you are not just closing one chapter—you are stepping into a world filled with boundless possibilities, a world waiting for your imprint.

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