Milton mother arrested in connection to six year old child’s death
February 25, 2026
A Milton woman accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter stabbed the child more than 20 times inside their home before calling family members and making statements about evil spirits, according to an arrest report released by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Navarre man arrested in drug sting allegedly sold drugs to high schoolers
February 4, 2026
A Navarre man was arrested Feb. 3 during a targeted narcotics operation in Milton.
Damorian Joseph McCarty, 19, is charged with drug possession, burglary, larceny and damaging property with criminal mischief.
Milton Police: Woman arrested after striking dog on head, lifting animal by throat
January 19, 2026
The Milton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an animal cruelty investigation involving a dog at So Pawsh Dog Grooming in Milton located at 6056 Doctor’s Park Rd, Milton, FL 32570.
Kerree J. Patterson, 37, is charged with animal cruelty.
School safety director pleads no contest to battery charge
December 8, 2025
Daniel Hahn, the former director of school safety for Santa Rosa County District Schools, has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge. He was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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.
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.
Mexican national sentenced to federal prison for stealing identity of U.S. citizen
October 7, 2025
Alfredo Mendoza Montero, 45, of Mexico, was sentenced to two years and one day in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to charges of passport fraud, false impersonation of a citizen, and aggravated identity theft. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Larceny case against former Santa Rosa County educator still ongoing
September 22, 2025
The legal case against Kelly Short, the former educator and administrator who resigned from Santa Rosa County District Schools following an investigation into alleged mishandling and stealing of district funds, remains ongoing.
Chartwell employee arrested for indecent exposure, Sheriff looking into other allegations
September 4, 2025
An employee with a food vendor serving Santa Rosa students has been arrested on indecent exposure.
Former Corrections employee arrested for homicide after Pinto Ave. shooting
August 5, 2025
A 47-year-old Milton man was arrested for the shooting death of a 41 year old woman at a residence in the Milton area Friday evening, Aug. 1.
Curtis Marvin Johnson, 47, is charged with homicide. In his arrest report, the charge is de-scribed as “murder dangerous depraved without premeditation.”



















