Pace man dies in motorcycle wreck
September 19, 2024
A 26-year-old man from Pace died in a motorcycle crash on the Pea Ridge Connector on Sept. 18.
Longtime Milton City Councilman, city’s first Black mayor, passes away
September 18, 2024
Longtime Milton City Councilman RL Lewis passed away on Aug. 21.
Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise
September 18, 2024
KEFLAVIK, Iceland — A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.
First Veterans Treatment Court in Santa Rosa County on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 attack
September 17, 2024
The first hearing of Santa Rosa’s new Veterans Treatment Court took place on Sept. 11 at the county courthouse, giving three local military vets a second chance following non-violent arrests.
Prominent Milton Civil-War era home hits the market for $775,000
September 17, 2024
A piece of Northwest Florida’s history has hit the market. The 19th century home that belonged to the Bruce and Watson families, which operated one of the area’s top shipyards in Santa Rosa County and later in Pensacola, has been listed for $775,000.
Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County and Santa Rosa County Animal Services hosts drive-through rabies vaccine clinic
September 16, 2024
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) and Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats, Friday, September 27, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Pensacola State College – Milton Campus, 5988 Highway 90 in Milton.
Driskell celebrates turning 100 years old
September 13, 2024
Jewel Driskell got to celebrate a moment that not many people will get to on Sept. 10 — her 100th birthday.
Pace, Milton grads amongst National Merit Finalists and top scholarship recipients on UWF campus
September 12, 2024
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, bringing the total recipients of this scholarship to 16 students since 2017.
With new laws on the books, how do fire assessments look this fall in Santa Rosa County?
September 11, 2024
Each year, residents of various fire districts pay fire assessments, which help finance and equip fire districts with the tools they need to do their jobs. While these rates often fluctuate in small degrees, this year some fire districts’ assessment rates are significantly changing due to bills signed into law last legislative session.
Fretwell and Sebastiao share their thoughts on Milton’s growth and transparency with its residents
September 11, 2024
Ashley Fretwell is a new face running for Milton City Council this November, challenging incumbent Shari Sebastiao in the city’s Ward 4 council race.