Child sex abuser sentenced to life in prison, receives predator designation
July 15, 2024
A Milton man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually abusing a then seven-year-old multiple times between 2020 and 2021.
Snow makes motion for state attorney investigation, but it fails
July 15, 2024
Near the end of last Tuesday’s night’s Milton City Council meeting, councilman Jeff Snow made a motion to call for an investigation by the state attorney’s office into the public record controversy that has dominated discussion in the city.
Man barricades himself in vehicle in Milton, fires at SWAT vehicle
July 13, 2024
An unidentified suspect has been arrested after barricading himself in a vehicle and firing nine rounds at a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle. The SRSO said in a press release on Saturday that the sheriff’s office aided in a call on Glover Lane in Milton. The Milton Police Department, SRSO deputies and SRSO […]
New mural pays homage to Jay’s farming culture, much more
July 12, 2024
Mayor Shon Owens had a vision for a town mural in Jay for many years. Thanks to a collaboration with Jay High School Art Teacher Teresa Dobson, that vision became real with a large mural on Commerce Street.
Santa Rosa County combat veteran gets a second chance at life and a new purpose
July 11, 2024
In 2006, Staff Sergeant Daniel Gilyeat’s life changed in the blink of an eye.
Gilyeat was serving his second tour in Iraq, working to find and disarm bombs, when he was caught in the blast of an explosion. Ultimately, he lost his left leg, but it still could’ve been much worse. After the explosion, while in transport by helicopter, Gilyeat died and was revived two times.
FHP: Body recovered after man jumped off Blackwater Bridge
July 10, 2024
The body of a male subject has been recovered after a search at Blackwater Bridge on Interstate 10, according to a press release from Florida Highway Patrol.
Search continues for man who intentionally wrecked vehicle, jumped off Blackwater Bridge
July 10, 2024
UPDATE: A body has been recovered following the search.
Gabriel Hastings takes big step forward by winning Northwest Florida disc golf tournament
July 10, 2024
Gabriel Hastings could feel the pressure starting to build as he took aim at claiming the title that eluded him one year earlier.
NAS Whiting Field Recognized as Best Base in the Navy
July 10, 2024
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Fla. – Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy.
Test wing welcomes new commander
July 9, 2024
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Brig. Gen. Mark A. Massaro assumed command of the 96th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey T. Geraghty at a ceremony that began at 9:06 a.m. July 3 at the McKinley Climatic Lab.