Jubilee puts public hearings for rezoning request on hold
Public hearings to consider Jubilee Development Group LLC’s rezoning application have been canceled at the owner’s request, Santa Rosa County Planning Director Shawn Ward announced Friday, July 28.
Skanska loses appeal in barge fight
A federal appeals court Wednesday rejected a construction company’s attempt to limit liability after barges broke loose and damaged the Pensacola Bay Bridge during Hurricane Sally in 2020.
Sheriff talks about permitless carry law
On July 1, many new laws went into effect in Florida. One of the more talked about laws allows Floridians to carry concealed firearms without a government issued permit. Before the law went into effect, people could be charged with a felony if found to be carrying a weapon without a permit.
Mayor’s tiebreaking ‘no’ vote saves clerk’s job
Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay cast the deciding vote against firing City Clerk Dawn Molinero after a two-hour special meeting Monday.
Wallace Lake K-8 opens its doors
Soon the sounds of shuffling paper, bells, children walking and the scratching of pens and pencils against paper will fill Santa Rosa District Schools’ newest addition, Wallace Lake K-8.
On Friday, July 28, Santa Rosa District Schools cut the ribbon and opened the doors of Wallace Lake K-8 to the public.
Andrade accused of unprofessional communication
In a special meeting of the Milton City Council Tuesday night, Mayor Heather Lindsay called out city attorney and State Representative Alex Andrade for what she called unprofessional communications in 54 pages of emails and text messages between the two.
Arrest made in Jernigan murder
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Patrick Jernigan, 53, of Milton, Thursday night in connection with the murder of Stephen Lee Jernigan.
Sheriff’s Office suspects foul play in Jernigan death
Stephen Lee Jernigan, 70 was found dead at his home in the 1800 block of Schnoor Road north of Chumuckla on Wednesday. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating. The Sheriff’s Office in a news release said detectives believe foul play was involved and that the death was not a random act; there is no threat to the general public.
The Press Gazette will report further details as they become available.
UPDATE: Special meeting to discuss Collins’ withdrawal canceled
Bethany Anderson, the City of Milton’s Public Information Officer, released this short statement from City Manager Randy Jorgenson at 3:45 p.m. Monday: “At this time there is no need for a special meeting and the city is in continued contact with the candidate.”
NAS Whiting Field to celebrate 80th anniversary
NAS Whiting Field will commemorate the installation’s 80th anniversary beginning at noon Monday, July 17.



















