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.
Mision Casa providing access to Gospel for non-English speakers
June 7, 2024
From differences over doctrine to the traditional/contemporary worship divide, finding a church home can be a challenge. Throw in a linguistic barrier, and it can downright difficult.
Luckily, for Spanish speakers in south Santa Rosa County, they have Mision Casa.
District 5 commission race up to three candidates as Stevens, Priest join in
June 6, 2024
Two new candidates have entered the District 5 Santa Rosa County Board of Commission race.
Parker asks to repeal local business taxes
June 6, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker has asked that repealing the occupational license tax be added to Monday’s meeting agenda. Parker noted in an email to County Manager Brad Baker that business owners have told him that inflation is impacting their bottom line. “I think that eliminating the County’s Occupational License Tax (business tax) […]
From basketball to life, Jeremy Ruffin wants to build leaders
June 6, 2024
Long before coaching basketball at Milton High School or organizing food drives in Santa Rosa County, Jeremy Ruffin was a baby in the foster care system.
While he only spent a few months in the system before being adopted by a preacher and a teacher, Ruffin said where he comes from has shaped his outlook and outreach over the years.
Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions
June 5, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a fulltime capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024.
This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act (PMA), approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

















