Santa Rosa Creek Band asks bridge to be named for ‘bridgebuilder’ Hinote
January 18, 2024
Chief Dan Helms of the Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee – also called the Santa Rosa Creek Band – said last week that former Chief Lloyd Hinote is a “hero” to his people and the county.
County, Navy to share cost for Clear Creek property
January 18, 2024
James Calkins hinted last year that he was working on a project to bring more recreation to north Santa Rosa County. He unveiled his plan last week at the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners’ Jan. 8 committee meeting.
Businesswoman demands mayor recant email statements
January 17, 2024
A barrage of emails sent by Milton Mayor Heather Lindsay to City Manager Scott Collins on Dec. 30 infuriated some city councilors. Now a Pace businesswoman is hinting at legal action against Lindsay and the city for remarks Lindsay made about her in one of those emails.
Parker announces he will seek a third term
January 16, 2024
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Sam Parker announced today that he has pre-filed to run for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners’ District 1 seat.
Milton honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual parade
January 15, 2024
Speaker: Like Elijah and MLK Jr., believers are called to stand against Godless authority
January 15, 2024
The Old Testament prophet Elijah shows Christians what to do when they’re “the last dreamer still standing,” the Rev. Dr. Russell Wright Sr. told a full sanctuary Sunday at Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church in Milton.
Rudman expects House to approve Cassie’s Law on Wednesday
January 13, 2024
Florida House Bill 385 passed the chamber’s Judiciary Committee on Monday, Jan. 8. Its sponsor, State Rep. Joel Rudman said he expect the whole House to vote on the measure Wednesday.
Pastor: ‘Will you choose chaos or community?’
January 13, 2024
Pastor Jeremy Rich, a Milton native, was the featured speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast this morning. He based his message on the title of King’s last book, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”
Body found near Popcorn Road in Bagdad, Sheriff investigating
January 12, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the District One Medical Examiner have launched an investigation to identify human remains found in a Bagdad neighborhood.
Free small animal emergency and disaster sheltering course being offered
January 12, 2024
Join Santa Rosa County Public Safety and Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC) for the Small Animal Emergency and Disaster Sheltering Course. The course is being offered in two levels, Awareness Level (Level 1) and Operations Level (Level 2). Thanks to a generous grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, class registrations are FREE!