Santa Rosa woman writes book chronicling Turkey’s biblical heritage
October 13, 2025
Relics of the Bible and the early Christian Church aren’t just to be found in Israel, Egypt and Jordan, but Turkey as well.
Turkey’s biblical points of interest are the subject of Navarre resident Rachel Coggin’s new book, “Exploring Turkey’s Biblical Heritage: An Inspirational and Historical Travel Guide.”
Central, Jay, Milton perform at Blackwater Classic Marching Band Fest
October 10, 2025
Milton High School played host to the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 4.
2025 marked the eighth year of the festival, which featured bands from as far away as Jackson County.
Blue Angels homecoming pushed back one week
September 18, 2025
The Emerald Coast will have to wait an extra week for the Blue Angels’ return this November.
Pace, Milton nonprofits named as finalists for annual IMPACT 100 grants
September 17, 2025
Fifteen nonprofit organizations from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were named finalists for the 2025 IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s grants.
Over the years, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, has awarded 165 grants worth $17,492,000 to local nonprofits.
City of Milton to increase enforcement of certain code violations
September 8, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Milton will step up enforcement of “derelict, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles within city limits,” according to a press release from the city.
Leadership Santa Rosa and SRC Chamber of Commerce part ways
September 8, 2025
Leadership Santa Rosa and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce have decided to mutually part ways after 41 years of working together to put on the county-wide leadership development program.
Warhorse Project founder acquitted at trial, nonprofit faces financial burden
September 2, 2025
Facing a decade in prison, Milton father Sean Hollonbeck went to trial Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Santa Rosa County. Hollonbeck was ultimately acquitted on charges of false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The charges were related to a 2024 incident in which Hollonbeck held an Uber driver at gun-point. Throughout his time facing the charges, Hollonbeck maintained he acted as any parent would under the circumstances.
‘He’s a biggun’
August 27, 2025
Alligator hunting season in Florida began Aug. 15 at midnight. Within just a few hours, what will likely be one of the biggest gators of the season was caught on the Yellow River in Santa Rosa County.
Chumuckla Elementary among top schools in state for positive behavior
August 25, 2025
If you walk into your child’s school, there is a chance you might hear they belong to a “house” or have received a “feather.” Don’t be alarmed. They are partaking in their school’s PBIS program.
County participates in National Night Out
August 12, 2025
Normally, when you see several police cars with their red and blues on, excitement isn’t the first word that comes to mind. On August 5, the Milton Police Department and Santa Rosa County first responders aimed to change that.