An increased law enforcement presence is at Hobbs Middle School and Milton High School on Tuesday after a possible threat made toward the schools.

For months, the former Grover T’s location in Milton has sat vacant, but it won’t be empty much longer.

Navarre resident, and U.S. Air Force Captain Ilene Clemens is a national finalist in a competition that helps homeless female military veterans.

For nearly two decades, the idea of a Jubilee development — which would bring thousands of homes, new schools, parks and more to Pace — has been discussed, revamped and reorganized, but it’s never actually come to fruition.

After months of discussion, the city of Milton officially voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to cut its recycling program, though discussions on possibly privatizing the service remain ongoing. The program would end at the start of the fiscal year in October.

Jeff Snow is hoping to serve a third term on the Milton City Council representing Ward 3, but he’ll have competition in November from Robert Leek, a former councilmember.

Snow has served for the last eight years, while Leek was appointed to fill the other Ward 3 seat on the council in 2021 but narrowly lost to Gavin Hawthorne in an election for the seat in 2022.

This summer, a member of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was honored for his contributions to expanding an anti-drug program in county schools.

By Marlo Scafe news@srpressgazette.com The votes are in, and Dr. Karen Barber has been voted in as the Santa Rosa County Schools superintendent for the next four years. Barber received 16,710 votes, or 49% of the vote, to defeat David Godwin and Brenda Stephens in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Godwin received 12,905 votes, or 38% of […]

The voters of Santa Rosa County spoke loudly on Election Day, choosing to elect two new county commissioners. Rhett Rowell defeated incumbent James Calkins and challenger Jerry Couey to win the district 3 seat on the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners. Bobby Burkett defeated incumbent Sam Parker and other challengers in the District 1 […]

UPDATE: The evacuation order has been lifted. —————————— Residents of Mary Kitchens Road and southeast of Mary Kitchens Road in the Garçon Point area should evacuate now due to a brush fire. Residents on any of the following roads should evacuate now: Mary Kitchens Road Marcy Lane Grove Street Allegro Street Garcon Point Road from Mary […]