Plans submitted for new station for Berrydale Fire Department
July 8, 2024
After 50 years, the Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department in Jay is planning for a new building.
The current building utilized by the fire department was built by the original volunteer firefighters, but renovations have gotten expensive, and plans are in place to demolish the current structure and build a new one.
Blowing smoke? Florida voters will choose whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana in November
June 20, 2024
Floridians will vote in November on whether or not recreational marijuana should be legalized in the state. Amendment 3 would allow anyone 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and 5 grams of concentrate marijuana. Currently, a medical marijuana prescription is needed to smoke marijuana in Florida. As of June 14, […]
Woman killed in two-vehicle accident on State Road 87 in Jay
June 17, 2024
An Alabama woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on State Road 87.
Milton mayor vows not to resign until at least November, despite citing depression, anxiety related to position amid open records lawsuit
June 17, 2024
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay said she has considered resigning from her position but has no plans to do so until at least November, despite the impact the position has had on her health amid an open records lawsuit ongoing against her.
Election field is set for Santa Rosa County, here’s who’s running
June 15, 2024
Qualifying has ended for local elections in Santa Rosa County, and the good news is that voters will have plenty of choices at the ballot box. The bad news is that registered voters are going to have plenty of homework to do in order to get to know all these candidates.
One killed in fiery crash on Escambia Bay Bridge
June 13, 2024
A fiery crash resulted in one death and several injuries on Interstate 10 Thursday afternoon on the Escambia Bay Bridge.
Man arrested after leading pursuit through Santa Rosa County that reached 150 MPH
June 13, 2024
A pursuit down Interstate 10 and onto Scenic Highway, with speeds reaching 150 miles per hour, ended with an arrest in Baldwin County, Alabama. Romero Antwan Nail, 18, of Gretna, Louisiana was charged with fleeing with more charges expected to follow, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. The incident started on June 12 […]
Write-in’s withdrawal opens superintendent race back up to all Santa Rosa County voters
June 13, 2024
Barring a last-minute candidate by noon on Friday, the superintendent race in Santa Rosa County will be open to all voters, as a write-in candidate has withdrawn.
With five council members up for re-election, Milton sets qualifying dates
June 12, 2024
The city of Milton set qualifying dates for its upcoming election during its June 11 city council meeting.
Crosswalk at Byron and Magnolia streets to be named in honor of 14-year-old killed last year
June 12, 2024
A crosswalk at the intersection of Byrom and Magnolia Streets in Milton will be named for Myson McKenney, a 14-year-old who lost his life at the intersection last year.