Milton halfway to Wreaths Across America goal
November 4, 2025
The City of Milton has invited the community to honor local veterans during the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 13, at the Milton Historic Cemetery.
Portions of West and North Spencer Field roads to close Nov. 12 and 13
November 4, 2025
Partial road closures should be expected on November 12 and 13.
Kukuk wrongful death suit claims bars had responsibility to stop drunk driver
November 4, 2025
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
November 4, 2025
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
October 31, 2025
A Milton woman was struck by a vehicle on Halloween morning.
Milton man executed decades after sentencing
October 28, 2025
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
October 23, 2025
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
October 23, 2025
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is serving up a Saturday of scary science Oct. 25.
Annual Fenner Bike Ride to take place October 25
October 21, 2025
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
October 20, 2025
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.








