East Milton farmers call for answers after livestock deaths
A small family farm in East Milton is calling for an investigation after the owners say more than 50 chickens died following the alleged spraying of an herbicide over Florida Power & Light right-of-way across the street from their property.
Milton man arrested on charges of molesting child
A 40-year-old Milton man has been arrested on six counts of lewd molestation of a child under 12 and one count of lewd exhibition of his stepdaughter, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Avalon band director hired as district instrumental music coordinator
Mike Philley, the band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.
Rain doesn’t damper Milton’s Memorial Day ceremony
While heavy rain may have forced event organizers to change the venue to the Gracey Community Center on Memorial Day, the City of Milton still showed up to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Santa Rosa County working on safety improvements at Tunnel Road intersection
Santa Rosa County Commissioners took the first step on May 21 in fixing a dangerous intersection that has frustrated drivers and been the location of many car accidents in the Five Points area.
Milton Police Chief chosen to represent Florida at National Police Week
Milton Police Chief Jennifer Frank represented every municipal police chief in Florida last week in Washington D.C. during National Police Week, an annual observance honoring law enforcement and the sacrifices members made in the line of duty.
Avalon Middle School band director to get new district-wide responsibility
Mike Philley, band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.
Senior Chill Out donation drive planned for June 5
As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important for the elderly to stay cool.
With that in mind, Pete Moore Automotive Team is once again partnering with Council on Aging of West Florida for the Senior Chill Out, an annual one-day donation drive.
Avalon Middle School CTE teachers use Legos to prepare students for future careers
Before students at Avalon Middle School ever step foot on a college campus, they are already learning and receiving the tools they need to be successful.
Milton High students raise $4,000 for Santa Rosa Kids House
A student-run fundraiser at Milton High School raised $4,000 for the Santa Rosa Kids House, a local nonprofit that provides trauma therapy and support to child abuse victims in the area.


















