Twenty year Escambia County Sergeant Ted Roy of Gulf Breeze announced he’s running for Santa Rosa County Sheriff in next year’s election. The eight year United States Air Force veteran said, after mo…
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Jay mother wins $50,000 in lottery
When Ashton Edwards went with her mother to collect on a winning $1,000 lottery ticket, she had no idea she would find herself a winner 50 times over. Edwards, a stay-at-home mother of a two-year-old…
Man drowns in Blackwater Bay
According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Christopher Brown, 42, died on July 4 while on a boat on Blackwater Bay near Escribano Point. The reported said…
Local businessman seeks investors to bring riverboat to downtown Milton
Longtime Milton businessman Jack Sanborn is currently seeking investors in order to bring the ‘Cotton Blossom’ riverboat to downtown Milton. The paddle wheel, diesel powered vessel, which is registe…
Local artist display talent at Dragonfly Art Gallery
New artists at the Dragonfly Gallery in downtown Milton will display their fine art skill in the show ‘Art from the Heart,’ which runs from July 6 through Aug. 3. A reception will be held this Friday…
Confederate flag rally leads to city discussion
Monday, during the City of Milton Executive Committee meeting, Mayor Wes Meiss of the City of Six Flags asked the council for opinions on removing any Confederate flag from city property and the city…
City meets new player in downtown courthouse property
During the City of Milton’s Executive Committee meeting Monday, City Manager Brian Watkins gave the council an update on property number six the city is looking to purchase to aid in securing the dow…
Beaches to Woodlands Tour applications date moved to August 10
Applications to participate in the 12th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County will now be accepted through Aug. 10 for the October showcase of events.
Presented by the Santa Rosa C…
Blackwater Correction inmates train dogs for veterans (VIDEO)
Six thoroughly screened military veterans incarcerated at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility have the chance of an inmate’s lifetime, training service dogs for other military veterans. While …
Gov. Scott cuts Whiting Aviation Park, Milton Riverwalk from state budget
Additional funding for the City of Milton Riverwalk and Whiting Aviation Park were among the $461 million in cuts from the 2015-2016 state budget, which was signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott on T…