City of Milton awards certificate to Milton Christmas Parade organizer
January 17, 2025
The City of Milton had a successful 2024 Christmas parade after having some issues due to weather the year prior. In gratitude for resurrecting the event, on Jan. 14 an award was presented to the organizer who made it possible.
Local student awarded Pensacola Bay Eagle Scout Project of 2024
January 17, 2025
A Pace High School student was awarded the Pensacola Bay Eagle Scout Project of 2024 which involved building a pen for horses and veterans a space to bond together.
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’
January 16, 2025
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – “Is there a doctor on board?”
Sitting in his aisle seat toward the back of a commercial flight, Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler saw the flight attendants scrambling for help.
DeSantis taps Moody for U.S. Senate
January 16, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 16 named Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed outgoing U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as secretary of state.
Wreaths Across America honored at Beal Memorial Cemetery
January 15, 2025
Hurlburt Field – Active-duty personnel, local veterans and members of the public gathered Dec. 14, 2024, at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for the annual Wreaths Across America Placement Ceremony.
Sheriff Bob Johnson sworn-in for a third term
January 14, 2025
On Jan. 7 Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson was officially sworn in for his third term. The Honorable Judge Warrick administered the oath of office.
The President from Plains
January 14, 2025
Our own Hansen Hasenberg visited Plains, Georgia, last summer and brought back a story for our readers on the childhood farm and other historic sites associated with Jimmy Carter, whose funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.
Trouble in Trout Bayou
January 13, 2025
Milton residents expressed their concerns and troubles with Trout Bayou, a waterway that connects to the Gulf of Mexico and has become increasingly difficult to access.
Santa Rosa County considers new ways to preserve farmland
January 9, 2025
At the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 6, Commissioner Rhett Rowell spoke about changing the way the county and landowners think about conservation easements.
Santa Rosa County special election information
January 8, 2025
Santa Rosa County republicans will have a special election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Congressional District 1, vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district.


















