Sheriff: Man shoots wife, then himself on Adrian Way; couple leaves 3 children behind
June 11, 2024
A man killed his wife and then shot himself Sunday night on Adrian Way.
Cassie Carli Bill officially becomes law
June 11, 2024
On the afternoon of June 5, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 385 into law. The bill, known as “Cassie Carli law,” will go into effect July 1.
Fundraisers held in Pace for Jay couple who lost everything in tornado
June 11, 2024
As heavy storms wreaked havoc across Santa Rosa County last month, one Jay couple experienced immeasurable devastation.
80 years after her time on the factory floor, Tiger Point’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ gets her recognition
June 10, 2024
The year was 1944. The United States and its allies were several years into the largest war the world had ever seen. While much of the focus was on the men fighting on beaches, battlefields, on the waves and in the skies over Europe, northern Africa and throughout east Asia, there were a group of people back home dedicating themselves to the war effort as well.
UWF to offer new behavior analysis degree
June 10, 2024
The University of West Florida is launching a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis beginning in Fall 2024, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The UWF Board of Trustees approved the program at a meeting held on May 16.
SRSO: Murder/suicide investigation ongoing in Garcon Point
June 9, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected murder/suicide that took place on the 1000 block of Adrian Way in Garcon Point.
Dozens of fraudulent Apple products recovered in arrest
June 8, 2024
Two individuals were arrested and dozens of fraudulent Apple devices were recovered, according to information from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Milton man dies in ATV crash
June 8, 2024
A 45-year-old from Milton died in an ATV crash Saturday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.
Vivarium at butterfly center remains closed with city of Milton set to discuss possible extension for stormwater management plan
June 7, 2024
By Marlo ScafeSpecial to the Press Gazette The Panhandle Butterfly House and Nature Center is seeking a new six-month extension for its stormwater management plan, and until further action from the Milton City Council, the organization’s vivarium is closed to the public. Milton City Council members were divided in their last meeting on May 16 […]
Gulf Breeze Zoo celebrates 40 years of conservation and education
June 7, 2024
Many people said it was a crazy idea. He tried and failed, tried and failed again, and then the impossible happened and in 1984 Pat Quinn built a zoo. Not just any zoo – the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Forty years later, the Gulf Breeze Zoo stands strong on the shoulders of Quinn’s legacy.