Skimming devices found at four PenAir Credit Union ATMs
July 30, 2024
Four ATMS/LIVE machines at PenAir Credit Union locations have been closed and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after skimming devices were found in the machines. SRSO was notified of the incident on July 30, 2024. According to a SRSO press release, the credit union immediately secured the affected ATMs and notified the […]
Chumuckla Highway and Pace Road lane closures beginning Monday, July 29 for improvements
July 29, 2024
Lane closures on Chumuckla Highway and Pace Road will begin on Monday, July 29, through Wednesday, July 31, to install cross-drains. Installation is part of a project to add turn lanes on Chumuckla Highway and Pace Road. Both lane closures will happen near the roadway intersection. Work will be performed between 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Milton man killed in wreck on State Road 4
July 28, 2024
A 64-year-old from Milton died in a single vehicle crash on State Road 4 Sunday morning.
Contractor subject of fraud alert from Sheriff
July 22, 2024
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Fraud Alert to the public on Aron Carrillo Jimenez and his company, Tres Carrillos LLC.
Progress being made to get slide fixed at Benny Russell Park
July 19, 2024
One of the large slides at Benny Russell Park was damaged during the tornadic storm that hit Santa Rosa County in April.
NAS Whiting Field hosting Back to School Bash July 25
July 18, 2024
School is almost back in session and NAS Whiting Field wants military families to be ready.
On Thursday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Whiting Park, NAS Whiting Field Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is hosting a Back-to-School Bash to give supplies to students and their families.
Milton woman charged with DUI manslaughter after fatal crash
July 16, 2024
A Milton woman has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter after a fatal wreck on July 15, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. The woman, identified as Deborah L. Fiss, of Milton, was operating a 2012 Honda van southbound on State Road 89. The van left the roadway, moving onto the shoulder […]
Milton woman dies after being ejected from vehicle in accident
July 15, 2024
A 67 year-old female from Milton was killed after an accident on State Road 87 where a vehicle went airborne, according to a press release from Florida Highway Patrol. A Honda van ran off the roadway to the right, collided with garbage cans and continued toward an embankment. The vehicle became airborne, collided with the […]
FHP: Body recovered after man jumped off Blackwater Bridge
July 10, 2024
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
July 10, 2024
UPDATE: A body has been recovered following the search.

















