Historical marker tells of Creek man’s murder, tribe’s challenges
February 13, 2023
A mob of white settlers brutally murdered a Creek man in April 1837 at the Blackwater River near Lumberton – present day Milton.
Almost 186 years later, the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe unveiled a historical marker remembering the event at Jernigan’s Landing.
Historical marker tells of Creek man’s murder, tribe’s challenges
February 7, 2023
A mob of white settlers brutally murdered a Creek man in April 1837 at the Blackwater River near Lumberton – present day Milton.
Almost 186 years later, the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe unveiled a historical marker remembering the event at Jernigan’s Landing.
St. Mary’s Shoppe celebrating 10th anniversary
February 3, 2023
St. Mary’s Shoppe, 6849 Oak St. in Milton, now offers weekly specials. The Shoppe has new and vintage one-of-a-kind treasures, offering something for everyone.
The Shoppe is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, along with a food ministry on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you’re looking for fantastic deals, please stop by.
All-County Honor Band has two performances
January 31, 2023
Santa Rosa District Schools celebrated middle and high school students who were selected to the All-County Honor Band during two performances Saturday, Jan. 28, at Pace Assembly of God’s auditorium.
City dedicates pavilion to beloved cemetery manager
January 24, 2023
“I miss the debate now and then,” Randy Jorgenson said of Bill “Uncle Buddy” Bledsoe last week as the City of Milton dedicated a pavilion in Bledsoe’s honor at Milton Historic Cemetery.
Jorgenson, now Milton’s city manager, was the city’s planning director when the men met.
Milton center of inline speedskating universe
January 17, 2023
For four days each winter, Milton is the center of the nation’s inline speed-skating universe.
More than 350 competitors and 2,000 visitors gathered in the City Where Good Living Flows over the weekend for the Emerald Coast Inline Challenge.
SRC Employee of the Quarter
January 13, 2023
Ginny Davis, who has been described as ‘the face of Emergency Management’ because of her efforts to educate residents about disaster preparedness at community events, is the Santa Rosa County Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter of 2022. Santa Rosa County Assistant Administrator Brad Baker holds a plaque he presented to Davis at the county commission’s meeting Thursday. Also pictured is Administrator DeVann Cook.
Chamber looks to continue growth in 2023
January 10, 2023
Open since 1937, the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses and individuals across Santa Rosa County for decades.
With the past few years and its challenges, there has been a lot of change and adjusting that has had to take place.
Santa Rosa Medical Center welcomes first baby
January 5, 2023
Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC) welcomed the first baby born in Santa Rosa County this year on Jan. 4.
The first baby, Andorra, was born at 8:46 a.m. Jan. 4 to Katherine and David in the Baby Suite at SRMC. According to SRMC, both mom and baby are recovering well.
FPL presents ‘solar tree’ at Carpenter’s Park
December 28, 2022
Florida Power & Light turned over its newest solar tree “outdoor classroom” to the City of Milton earlier this month.







