A lightning storm that developed suddenly over Milton Thursday afternoon started a fire inside a home.
It was unclear exactly how the stove caught fire, but the homeowner and a neighbor speculated…
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County held budget meeting Tuesday morning – available online
The fiscal year 2013/2014 budget workshops for Santa Rosa County Constitutional Officers and the Board of County Commission departments are scheduled for Tuesday, July 23. The workshop for the const…
SUV vs house; one transported to hospital
A woman lost control of her vehicle and drove into the side of an occupied Bagdad home Tuesday afternoon, causing substantial damage to the residence and prompting tenants to seek other housing, acco…
Public outcry at dog's euthanization
A Pomeranian dog was recently dropped off at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium. According to witnesses, the woman was crying while she was turning in her grandmother's pet, claiming she could not keep…
Growth in Santa Rosa – Recent approvals
Recently Approved Development Orders – April 4 to July 12 • Tiger Point Office Park, parking lot, 3404 Santa Rosa Dr., Gulf Breeze • Milton Chevrolet Show Room, remodel, 5925 Highway 90, Milton • Hid…
City of Milton completes tree inventory
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Milton in 2012 completed the collection of an inventory of all of the trees that city staff currently maintains within Wards 2 and 3. This inventory acts as a datab…
Ambulance flips in crash; citizens rush in to help
A paramedic and an EMT escaped injury when an ambulance flipped on its side during a motor vehicle accident this morning, prompting quick action from the public, who became the first responders.
M…
ACCIDENT WITH TOTAL ROAD BLOCKAGE AT AVALON AND GARCON PT. RD.
First responders are on scene of a vehicle accident with multiple injuries, including five children, according to reports.
Traffic is at a total standstill.
Avoid the area if possible.
Sheri…
CLOSE CALL! Quick thinking county employee prevents explosion
A quick-thinking Santa Rosa County employee man prevented a major disaster Monday afternoon in Milton. David Thomas, senior road foreman, is being credited with putting out a fire at a pumping statio…
Honoring Fallen Florida Law Enforcement Officers
Motorcycles lined up rank-and-file, hitting the road for a group ride to the highest point in Florida, to honor law enforcement offers killed in the line of duty.
Family members of fallen heroes, …