Every year the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce celebrates local businesses, leaders, and notable citizens who have made an impact in the community. On Jan. 17 award winners for the year 2024 were announced followed by the installation of new commerce members.

After a cold front moves through the area this weekend, some wintery precipitation is very likely Tuesday in Northwest Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.

Saturday is projected to be the warmest day we’ve had in a while with highs close to 70, followed by cold precipitation on Tuesday. Whether that will be snow, freezing rain or sleet all depends on the vertical temperature profile and how far away from the warm Gulf of Mexico you are.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.