12-year-old killed in fatal crash on Quintette Road
December 20, 2024
According to report from Florida Highway Patrol, on Dec. 18 at approximately 10:35 a.m. a fatal crash involving a log truck, propane delivery truck, and two passenger vehicles occurred on Quintette Road at the intersection of Tunnel Road.
Animal Services closing shelter cat adoptions until December 27 due to illness
December 19, 2024
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is temporarily closing all cat adoption operations at the shelter facility until Friday, Dec. 27 due to illness.
Santa Rosa County earns Purple Star School Distinction
December 18, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 176 schools and five districts that earned the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation. Santa Rosa County being one of the five school districts.
Federal Prison Camp Pensacola to close, be demolished
December 18, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has announced its intent to close six prison camp facilities across the United States, including Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Pensacola. In addition to the prison camp facilities, the Bureau of Prisons is also closing Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin in California.
Air Commandos remember the crew of GUNDAM-22 on first anniversary
December 18, 2024
Hurlburt Field – Nov 29, 2024, marks one year since a CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, crashed near Yakushima, Japan, while participating in a joint interoperability exercise resulting in the loss of the eight crew members aboard.
ACC leaders visit command’s sole C2 wing
December 17, 2024
U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 505th Command and Control Wing, Nov. 14. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.
City of Milton starting over on wastewater treatment plans
December 16, 2024
Looming deadlines, possible fines, and losing more than $47 million in awarded grants didn’t sway the city council from a unanimous vote to reject all bids on the wastewater treatment plant and disposal system.
New opportunities at Santa Rosa Medical Center
December 16, 2024
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Santa Rosa Medical Center on Dec. 12 to celebrate the hospital’s recent collaboration with the University of West Florida.
Developer faces hefty fines Mulat Bayou pollution
December 13, 2024
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Dec. 12 they announced that a developer whose construction has caused runoff into Mulat Bayou was heavily fined.
Carpenter’s Park gets new trees after securing grant
December 12, 2024
On Dec. 11, the City of Milton received over 30 new trees for free at Carpenter’s Park.