The Milton Historic Cemetery is almost two centuries old with the oldest burial site dating back to a young girl in 1837. Today the cemetery has been well kept but Cemetery Manager Christie Haarmann has plans for improvements after receiving a jumbo-sized check at the Milton City Council Meeting on Nov. 14.
Chance Johnmeyer and his wife, Renee, planned for a relaxing getaway in Buncombe County, North Carolina, to decompress after general elections and to reconnect with their faith.
Annually Milton has an event that places wreaths on the tombstones of veterans. This year the city council decided to sponsor 400 wreaths in honor of veterans.
On Nov. 5 the citizens of Santa Rosa County voted no to the one cent sales tax. Now the county will have to find new funding opportunities for improvements to county roads, what was believed to be a top issue among voters when the penny sales tax was proposed.
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) remind everyone participating in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety while gearing up for some spooky fun and exciting activities!
The War Horse Project of the Gulf Coast is a nonprofit that began as an equine therapy farm exclusively for veterans. Now, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the benefits of working with horses.
Over a century after welcoming its first visitors, the Jones House on Henry Street continues to thrive as a popular gathering place — both for the Panhandle Butterfly House, its current occupant, and, as some claim, the spirits of those who lived there long ago.
On Aug. 10, 2024, the Santa Rosa County racing community lost a beloved figure. That day, James Fox, 33, of DeFuniak Springs, suffered a medical emergency during a race at Southern Raceway in Milton. His car crashed into the concrete wall and fence that surrounded the track.
