UF/IFAS holds 44th-annual Homemakers’ Fair in Milton
October 13, 2025
The 44th-annual Homemakers’ Holiday Fair, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension, brought the din of conversation and sales to the Santa Rosa County Auditorium. At the fair, vendors spoke about prices, displayed handmade crafts or home goods on carefully arranged tables and demonstrated why patrons should buy them, with their business cards stacked where everyone could see.
Central, Jay, Milton perform at Blackwater Classic Marching Band Fest
October 10, 2025
Milton High School played host to the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 4.
2025 marked the eighth year of the festival, which featured bands from as far away as Jackson County.
Santa Rosa Schools Safety Director arrested for battery
October 7, 2025
A Santa Rosa County District Schools employee was arrested for battery after he allegedly rubbed another employee’s shoulder against her will.
Daniel Hahn, 59, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail Tuesday, Oct. 7, around noon.
Plans indicate Santa Rosa County aquatic center in the cards
October 3, 2025
At the Sept. 22 Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners meeting, engineering, surveying, planning and design firm Baskerville-Donovan Inc. presented findings regarding plans for a Santa Rosa County pool.
Little hearts, big impact: S.S. Dixon primary raises $26K for American Heart Association
September 22, 2025
This past school year, S.S. Dixon Primary School raised $26,075 for the American Heart Association as part of the annual Kids Heart Challenge.
New multi-warehouse development planned for Pullum Commerce Park
September 22, 2025
Pullum Commerce Park in East Milton is set to get three new warehouses as part of a planned development. The site, currently vacant, is on the north side of Technology Avenue.
Pace, Milton nonprofits named as finalists for annual IMPACT 100 grants
September 17, 2025
Fifteen nonprofit organizations from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were named finalists for the 2025 IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s grants.
Over the years, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, has awarded 165 grants worth $17,492,000 to local nonprofits.
School board confirms Elliott suspension, replaces embattled Gulf Breeze assistant principal
September 11, 2025
Keith Elliott, the suspended I.T. professional for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has not been terminated. At least, not yet.
At their Sept. 9 meeting, the Sant Rosa County School Board voted to uphold the decision to suspend Elliott without pay but didn’t decide on termination of his employment, as Elliott had invoked his right to a hearing.
Warhorse Project founder acquitted at trial, nonprofit faces financial burden
September 2, 2025
Facing a decade in prison, Milton father Sean Hollonbeck went to trial Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Santa Rosa County. Hollonbeck was ultimately acquitted on charges of false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The charges were related to a 2024 incident in which Hollonbeck held an Uber driver at gun-point. Throughout his time facing the charges, Hollonbeck maintained he acted as any parent would under the circumstances.
County participates in National Night Out
August 12, 2025
Normally, when you see several police cars with their red and blues on, excitement isn’t the first word that comes to mind. On August 5, the Milton Police Department and Santa Rosa County first responders aimed to change that.