Kukuk wrongful death suit claims bars had responsibility to stop drunk driver
Rita and Robert Kukuk, on behalf of their deceased son Luca Kukuk, filed a wrongful death suit in September against restaurants and bars Calverts in the Heights, Mugs ‘N Jugs, and Cosse’s Place, along with drunk driver Leslie Highstreet. In the lawsuit, they claim the restaurants had a responsibility to prevent Highstreet from driving while intoxicated and illegally supplied alcohol to Highstreet, who the complaint classified as “habitually addicted to alcohol.”
County holds off on PD&E Study, citing federal interest in Navarre Beach Bridge funding
Replacement of Navarre Beach Bridge in the coming years is a big priority for the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners. The biggest question facing the commission has been how to pay for it.
At their Oct. 20 meeting in Tiger Point, the commission may have gotten their answer.
Milton cyclist dies in crash with Navarre driver
A Milton woman was struck by a vehicle on Halloween morning.
Milton man executed decades after sentencing
Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, was executed Tuesday, October 28, via lethal injection. This comes over two decades after he was sentenced to death for the murder of an East Milton woman.
Santa Rosa Animal Services hosting adoption event Saturday, Oct. 25
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
Spooktacular brings scares to Navarre Beach Marine Science Station
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is serving up a Saturday of scary science Oct. 25.
Annual Fenner Bike Ride to take place October 25
Every year, the Fenner Bike Ride comes to Milton. Bikers line up at their starting lines, helmets on, focused on the trail that lies ahead, whether it’s the 18-, 44-, 64- or 100-mile trail. This year, on Oct. 25, the event is coming around again.
FDLE charges gang associate for drug smuggling recruitment scheme
After a 15-month investigation, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement charged 52-year old Dimy Paraison of Miami with charges related to a drug smuggling scheme into Florida State Prisons.
Lane closure expected Oct. 25 for Hialeah Street in Milton
Hialeah Street at 6043 Hialeah Street will be closed to one lane beginning Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, for drainage improvements in the area. Flagmen will be on-site directing traffic. Drivers are asked to use caution and expect delays in the area.
Santa Rosa Clerk of Court English shares his cancer story
Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
















