County drops embezzlement charges, finds missing funds
July 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County dropped all charges against Victoria Elsenpeter, who was previously charged with grand theft after roughly $3,800 went missing from the Clerk of Courts and Comptroller.
MPD kicks off Operation Safety Cone, promotes safety
July 18, 2025
The Milton Police Department kicked off their Operation Safety Cone program in style on July 16 with a sweet treat at The Sweet Greek’s new location in Milton. Operation Safety Cone is a new type of enforcement the MPD will be rolling out this summer, during which officers will be on the lookout for children demonstrating positive behaviors in the community, like crossing the street safely, wearing bike helmets, helping others in the community and picking up litter. If a child is spotted demonstrating good behaviors, officers will present them with a ticket to get a free ice cream cone from The Sweet Greek.
Homeowners and city meet again: Locklin Lake dredging raises concern
July 17, 2025
In May, the Milton City Council approved phase one of the Locklin Lake restoration project focused on dredging the lake. Residents made rampant vegetative growth concerns with the project clear at a July 16 homeowner’s association meeting, held in conjunction with the City of Milton.
Pace High School NJROTC named Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation
July 2, 2025
On Monday, June 30, Pace High School’s NJROTC was named the Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation. This is the highest honor awarded by the Naval Service Training Command, and consideration included over 600 NJROTC programs nationwide.
Market of Pace honors Luca Kukuk, preaches faith
June 26, 2025
Roughly 34 people in the US die every day due to drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On March 6, community member Luca Kukuk was one of those 34, killed after being hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver. During the Market of Pace’s third anniversary the market took time to honor the late Kukuk’s memory the week of his 23rd birthday.
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to participate in Petco Love Florida MEGA Pet Adoption Event
June 24, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a national non-profit working to lead and inspire change for animals, and animal welfare groups across the state of Florida on a shared mission to find homes for 2,000 dogs and cats in shelters. The Petco Love Florida MEGA Pet Adoption Event will take place June 27-29 in Petco pet care centers and local animal shelters.
His walking testimony
June 24, 2025
Navarre Beach is often thought of as a vacation destination, somewhere to put your feet up after a long journey. For Kyndal Ray Edwards, that journey has been longer than most.
Edwards, known for his “The Walking Testimony” social media account, has been traveling the United States on foot since 2022, covering more than 8,200 miles. Multiple coastlines, mountain ranges, deserts, highways, backroads and 20 pairs of shoes later, he arrived in Navarre June 18, 2025.
Pace Library holds summer reading program event
June 23, 2025
Pace library held one of their summer reading program events on June 17, welcoming local meteorologist Spinks Megginson from RedZone Weather.
Jay Royals celebrate graduation
June 1, 2025
The Jay High Class of 2025 had the ultimate sendoff under the bright lights of the school gymnasium on Thursday Night.
Hundreds of families, friends, and fellow community members filled the bleachers to honor their seniors as they advance to the next chapter of their lives.
Hundreds of families, friends, and fellow community members filled the bleachers to honor their seniors as they advance to the next chapter of their lives.
Faith in community
May 27, 2025
For senior citizens, many are left wondering what to do next. After leading lives with robust careers, children or serving in the military, they retire and look for new ways to spend their time. That’s where the Council on Aging of West Florida comes in.