MPD traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
December 18, 2025
A routine traffic stop by Milton Police Department officers led to a drug trafficking arrest on De. 16.
Ashmore Lane traffic will be impacted by drainage project
December 17, 2025
A portion of Ashmore Lane in Pace will be down to one lane beginning Monday, Dec. 29, near the entrance of the Ashmore Place neighborhood to complete drainage improvements.
Milton City Council chooses developers for marina revitalization
December 16, 2025
Milton City Council voted unanimously at their Dec. 9 meeting to receive a proposal for their marina revitalization project from Jones South Development. The city saw presentations from three different developers at a special called meeting on Nov. 6.
Sims Middle Dean resigns after investigation
December 12, 2025
Thomas L. Sims Middle School Dean of Students Joshua Parm resigned in mid-November while being investigated by the Santa Rosa County School District.
Pace man allegedly stole from Danika Troy crime scene, failed to report her death
December 9, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office alleges that a Pace man failed to report the discovery of a body and instead stole a scooter belonging to the deceased, later identified as Danika Troy.
Friends, family gather at Avalon Baptist to remember Danika Troy
December 9, 2025
On Monday night, Dec. 8, a few hundred people braved cold temperatures to remember the life of Danika Troy. The 14-year-old was killed earlier this month in what has become a highly publicized murder.
Two juveniles arrested in killing of 14 year old Pace girl
December 4, 2025
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Danika Troy, 14, who was reported as a runaway Monday, Dec. 1. Troy’s body was found the following day and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was Troy Dec. 3.
BREAKING: Two juveniles arrested in connection to death of 14-year-old in Pace
December 4, 2025
Breaking: Two juveniles, one 14 years old and the other 16 years old, arrested in connection to death of missing 14 year old.
Three former NWFL landscapers to be deported following convictions
December 2, 2025
Three former Emerald Coast Lawns employees were recently on trial for possession and use of fraudulent employment documents. Two of the men also pleaded guilty to illegal reentry by a removed alien.
Central Landfill to raise tipping fees in 2026
December 1, 2025
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Santa Rosa County Central Landfill’s Tipping Fees will increase as provided in the rate resolution passed by the Santa Rosa County Board of County
Commissioners on Feb. 9, 2023.







