MILTON — Fire Chief Robert Toole will have to continue his wait for a new fire station in East Milton as Santa Rosa County Commissioners continue to discuss the best location for it.
"This is the …
Category: public-safety
Smash and grab vehicle burglaries swept through Gulf Breeze and Navarre
Gulf Breeze — Vehicle burglaries occurred between July 15 and July 20 in the Gulf Breeze and Navarre area according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, the majority occurring between 5:30 p.m. and…
Controlled burn announced near Avalon Blvd today
The Northwest Florida Water Management District will conduct a controlled burn of 33 acres at the east end Monterey Lane, just off Avalon Boulevard, and south of Indian Bayou beginning at 10 a.m. thi…
This weekend starts National Safe Boating Week
FWC: safe boating saves lives
Although Florida’s boating season never really ends, the traditional start is marked by National Safe Boating Week, May 21–27. The week is a time for boaters to fo…
VIDEO: Fran Carlin-Rogers of CarFit shows how to measure a tire's tread using a quarter
Fran Carlin-Rogers was among several volunteers to assist area senior citizens in finding their best and safest fit when behind the steering wheel during Tuesday's first-ever CarFit event in Santa R…
4 tips for Milton seniors to stay safe behind the wheel (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
MILTON — Senior citizen motorists who make a few alterations to their vehicles can be safer drivers.
That’s the core lesson of CarFit, an educational program that visited the Guy Thompson Community…