Man barricades himself in vehicle in Milton, fires at SWAT vehicle
An unidentified suspect has been arrested after barricading himself in a vehicle and firing nine rounds at a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle. The SRSO said in a press release on Saturday that the sheriff’s office aided in a call on Glover Lane in Milton. The Milton Police Department, SRSO deputies and SRSO […]
New mural pays homage to Jay’s farming culture, much more
Mayor Shon Owens had a vision for a town mural in Jay for many years. Thanks to a collaboration with Jay High School Art Teacher Teresa Dobson, that vision became real with a large mural on Commerce Street.
Santa Rosa County combat veteran gets a second chance at life and a new purpose
In 2006, Staff Sergeant Daniel Gilyeat’s life changed in the blink of an eye.
Gilyeat was serving his second tour in Iraq, working to find and disarm bombs, when he was caught in the blast of an explosion. Ultimately, he lost his left leg, but it still could’ve been much worse. After the explosion, while in transport by helicopter, Gilyeat died and was revived two times.FHP: Body recovered after man jumped off Blackwater Bridge
The body of a male subject has been recovered after a search at Blackwater Bridge on Interstate 10, according to a press release from Florida Highway Patrol.
Search continues for man who intentionally wrecked vehicle, jumped off Blackwater Bridge
UPDATE: A body has been recovered following the search.
Gabriel Hastings takes big step forward by winning Northwest Florida disc golf tournament
Gabriel Hastings could feel the pressure starting to build as he took aim at claiming the title that eluded him one year earlier.
NAS Whiting Field Recognized as Best Base in the Navy
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Fla. – Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy.
Test wing welcomes new commander
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Brig. Gen. Mark A. Massaro assumed command of the 96th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey T. Geraghty at a ceremony that began at 9:06 a.m. July 3 at the McKinley Climatic Lab.
Matt Gaetz holds rally with Kyle Rittenhouse, talks gun rights
Temperatures in the 90s didn’t stop supporters of Congressman Matt Gaetz, as well as curious onlookers, from visiting Gulf Coast Gun Saturday, July 6, for a campaign rally featuring gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse and Gulf Coast Gun owner Chris Smith.
FWC law enforcement, national groups talk ‘Operation Dry Water’
Rainy weather couldn’t stop the kickoff to Operation Dry Water at U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin on Wednesday, July 3.


















