Local toy drive draws crowds, celebrates donations
The Krewe of Airship Pirates took toy drives to a new level this year, hosting a toy drive and a celebration on the drive’s final day that featured circus performers, chili dogs, hot chocolate and Santa Claus arriving in style by helicopter.
Bill would eliminate registration decals
Motorists would no longer have to peel and place yellow vehicle registration stickers on their license plates, under a measure filed Friday for the 2026 regular session that begins Jan. 13.
Background details surface on teens accused in Danika Troy killing
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
Home builders enter growth law fray
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Home Builders Association has joined a legal battle to help defend a new state law that includes blocking cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans.
County cold weather shelter to open Dec. 19
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and heatless will be open on the night of Friday, Dec. 19 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Milton City Council chooses developers for marina revitalization
Milton City Council voted unanimously at their Dec. 9 meeting to receive a proposal for their marina revitalization project from Jones South Development. The city saw presentations from three different developers at a special called meeting on Nov. 6.
Veterans’ Alliance donates $51,000 in grants
The Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance donated $51,000 in grants this December.
Blue Angels visit Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Patients and families at Studer Family Children’s hospital received a special visit from two members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron on Dec. 11, just before the holidays.
Lower gas prices to continue for holidays
Florida motorists paid an average of $2.79 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline Monday, down 12 cents from a week earlier.
FDOT: Santa Rosa County drivers be on lookout for road projects
Over the next few weeks, Santa Rosa County drivers should be aware of several road and bridge projects impacting traffic patterns.



















