12-year-old killed in fatal crash on Quintette Road
December 20, 2024
According to report from Florida Highway Patrol, on Dec. 18 at approximately 10:35 a.m. a fatal crash involving a log truck, propane delivery truck, and two passenger vehicles occurred on Quintette Road at the intersection of Tunnel Road.
Five questions with Milton City Council candidate Matt Jarrett
October 24, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following questionnaire published in the Oct. 24 edition of the Santa Rosa Press Gazette. Incumbent councilman Matt Jarrett is facing a challenge from Tom Powers for Milton City Council Ward 1, Seat 2.
Groundbreaking held for new medical examiner’s office
October 23, 2024
For years, the idea of a medical examiner’s office in Santa Rosa County has been discussed in county commission meetings across four counties.
Santa Rosa County sees significant voter turnout in first days of early voting
October 23, 2024
Voters in Santa Rosa County are taking advantage of their opportunity to vote early.
As of 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, nearly 20 percent of registered voters in Santa Rosa County had already cast a ballot for November’s general election.
Practice makes perfect: Fire departments train together at former Beall’s building
October 22, 2024
To passersby on Highway 90, it probably looked like a major fire had broken out at the former Beall’s department store building on Oct. 22.
Motorcyclist killed at intersection of Berryhill, Gardenview roads
October 21, 2024
A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Berryhill Road and Gardenview Road on Monday night.
Cusack accuses Snow of stalking him after video posted outside his home
October 18, 2024
Milton Councilman Mike Cusack accused fellow councilmember Jeff Snow of stalking him after Snow posted a political video from outside of Cusack’s home.
Voters to decide on one-cent sales tax
October 17, 2024
While the focus in November will be on the presidential election and other races on the ballot, voters in Santa Rosa County will also have an important decision to make regarding a one-cent sales tax.
Discount retail store closing all of its locations
October 16, 2024
Dirt Cheap is closing all of its locations, including two in Pensacola.
Santa Rosa Co. Schools confirms investigation into ‘possible financial improprieties’
October 16, 2024
Santa Rosa County District Schools confirmed on Oct. 16 that an investigation is ongoing regarding possible financial improprieties within the school district.