Test Wing’s first assigned C-130 arrives
July 26, 2024
The whirling blades of the four Rolls-Royce turbo-prop engines drowned out all other sounds on Eglin’s flightline as the 96th Test Wing’s newest aircraft rolled to a stop at its new home July 17.
City of Milton losing nearly $9 million in grant funding for WWTP
July 26, 2024
On July 19, the city of Milton received word from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation that the city’s wastewater treatment plant was not “legally” sufficient with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Santa Rosa County residents seek justice for dog shot by his owner
July 25, 2024
Santa Rosa County residents are seeking justice for a dog who was shot by his owner.
Three concerned individuals attended the Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 8 to voice their concerns about a dog named Roscoe that was shot in the head by his owner on March 20.
More homes on the market in Milton, but prices remain fairly stagnant
July 25, 2024
Across Florida, the price of a single-family home continues to climb. Milton and Pace have seen prices rise in some areas, but not all.
Santa Rosa County District Schools achieves “A” district grade yet again
July 24, 2024
The Florida Department of Education has released school and district grades for the 2023-24 school year and Santa Rosa County has again earned an “A.”
Momentum Church gives back to school district with ‘Love Week’
July 24, 2024
Over the past 12 years, Momentum Church’s Navarre campus has emerged from an idea into a growing, service-driven church. Part of how the church has been able to grow is its location, the cafeteria of Navarre High School.
City of Milton discusses what roads to pave in FY25 budget
July 24, 2024
During Saturday’s budget workshop, the city of Milton briefly discussed planned road paving for the next fiscal year.
Monroe Street, Grace Street and Walton Street are listed as part of the road and street budget. Okaloosa Street and Quinn Street would be paid for through a CDBG grant funds.
Contractor subject of fraud alert from Sheriff
July 22, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Fraud Alert to the public on Aron Carrillo Jimenez and his company, Tres Carrillos LLC.
Eglin AFB, Air Force Enlisted Village invest in Victory Village
July 22, 2024
The Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Florida, celebrated a historic milestone on July 12, 2024, with a deed signing ceremony marking the purchase of 80 acres from the 96th Test Wing.
What’s going there? Update on development around Pace, Milton
July 22, 2024
In the months and years ahead, northern Santa Rosa County will have new restaurants and businesses. There’s so much development going on that it can be hard to keep up.
Santa Rosa County is estimated to have reached 200,000 residents earlier this year, according to U.S. Census numbers, and Milton is now over 10,000 residents.