Mya Waitman was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of Milton’s football game against Mosley Monday night.

With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” From October 1 – 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at more than 390 shelters in 44 states. All adoption fees at SRCAS will be just $10 for both cats and dogs, October 1 – 15. View adoptable pets online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/405/Search-Adoptable-Pets.

Last week, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Detention K9 Team placed fourth overall in the annual Manhunt Trials hosted by Escambia County Road Prison. The Detention K9 Unit, led by Sergeant Robert Lenzo, is comprised of five handlers and six canines. Their skills range from contraband detection, electronics detection and tracking.

It’s the end of September, meaning fall is finally here.

Break out the pumpkin spice, the decorations and get ready to enjoy all of the fun activities associated with the season. For many families, those activities may start with a trip to a local pumpkin patch, and there are several to choose from.

There was a time when First Presbyterian Church of Milton saw its congregation shrink to nine members, prompting questions about the church’s long-term outlook.

A piece of Northwest Florida’s history has hit the market. The 19th century home that belonged to the Bruce and Watson families, which operated one of the area’s top shipyards in Santa Rosa County and later in Pensacola, has been listed for $775,000.

Join in on the fun with food and events at St. Rose of Lima’s Oktoberfest on Sept. 28. The 200-year-old Bavarian tradition celebrates German culture, food and beer.

Ashley Fretwell is a new face running for Milton City Council this November, challenging incumbent Shari Sebastiao in the city’s Ward 4 council race.

A five-year project meant to provide affordable housing inside the city of Milton is nearly move-in ready.

On Aug.18, Immanuel Baptist Church of Pace celebrated 40 years of its preschool program, First Steps Christian Preschool.