City of Milton files lawsuit against its own mayor
May 15, 2024
At the recommendation of City Attorney Alex Andrade, the Milton City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday to file a lawsuit against Mayor Heather Lindsay for not complying with Florida’s Public Records Act. Council members Casey Powell, Jeff Snow, Matt Jarrett, Roxanne Meiss, Shari Sebastiao and Jeff Snow voted in favor. Marilynn Farrow and Mike Cusack voted […]
Liberty Church renovating Imogene Theatre, looking to open early fall
May 14, 2024
Imogene Theatre is getting a facelift. The historical landmark, which was purchased by Liberty Church in 2023, is currently being renovated to fulfill the church’s vision of creating a Milton campus.
Sheriff’s Office holds annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
May 13, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was joined by the community Monday, May 6, for a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen officers across Florida. Held at the sheriff’s office administrative facility in East Milton, the agency honored three fallen Santa Rosa County officers and five other officers from various other agencies.
Tornado warning for Santa Rosa County has expired
May 13, 2024
UPDATE: The tornado warning for Santa Rosa County has expired. ORIGINAL POST:
Keller Williams donates over $4k to Emerald Coast Exceptional Families for ‘Red Day’
May 10, 2024
On Thursday, May 9, Keller Williams Emerald Coast in Navarre presented a check for $4,800 to Emerald Coast Exceptional Families, a 501c3 nonprofit which provides support services to special needs families.
The money will go toward funding for the SAFE program, something ECEF started with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in 2022. The SAFE program is meant to foster better communication between law enforcement agencies and the special needs community.
Uber investigating Hollonbeck incident
May 8, 2024
On May 4, Sean Hollonbeck of Milton allegedly held an Uber driver at gunpoint after the driver dropped his 13 year old daughter off at Hollonbeck’s residence on Dolphin Road. The incident has garnered quite a bit of attention from locals, many of whom know Hollonbeck.
A day after Hollonbeck spoke to the press, Uber has responded to questions regarding their rideshare policies for minors.
Warhorse Project founder defends actions, gives update on recent arrest
May 8, 2024
Outside his home on Dolphin Road in Milton, Sean Hollonbeck, a 31-year veteran and founder of the Warhorse Project, spoke to members of the media in an attempt to clear up what happened May 4 that led to his arrest for kidnapping – false imprisonment and aggravated assault.
“The vast majority of this story has not been presented to the public whatsoever,” Hollonbeck said.
Man killed after vehicle collides with guardrail, overturns in Pace
May 8, 2024
A 31-year-old Pensacola man was killed in a single vehicle accident on Diamond Street early Wednesday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.
New children’s clothing store opening this month in Pace
May 8, 2024
A new children’s clothing store will open in Pace later this month.
Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft
May 8, 2024
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — After a quick taxi out to Duke Field’s runway, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty spun up the 21-foot, electric aircraft’s 80-horsepower engine and zoomed forward. The Pipistrel Velis Electro quietly lifted off heading north as the sun dipped in the west around dusk April 22.