MILTON — Melissa Blair Pocopanni was found guilty of second degree murder and two counts of attempted second degree murder in November of 2018. On Jan. 29 2019, First Judicial Circuit judge David Rim…
Jay holds first economic development open house
JAY — Jay is aspiring to grow economically while maintaining that small town feeling. As part of this commitment to grow, town leadership held an economic development open house on Jan. 28.
The eve…
'No pride in what they do'
MILTON — Citizens have approached both Santa Rosa County and the city of Milton about what they have said are serious issues with home-building company D. R. Horton. Central and southern county resid…
NAS Whiting Field opens new helicopter air field in Jay
JAY — NAS Whiting Field proudly held a historic ribbon cutting on Jan. 30 for a new air field in Jay known as Site X. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast completed an exchange of helicopte…
Milton teen missing
MILTON — Aerin Marie Waldroup is missing, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. The 15-year-old is approximately 5-foot-2, 120 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.
The sheriff's of…
13-year-old student wins state art contest
MILTON — Sydnee Robinett painted her favorite superhero for Lindsay Pharo's art class at King Middle School last year. The acrylic painting was of the DC character Wonder Woman and after making a few…
Sheriff's Office takes lead in school safety
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson sought to "set the record straight" regarding his department's commitment to school safety during a Jan. 28 press conference. His comments were in respo…
Nason family prepares to leave Westgate trailer park
MILTON — "They came and packed up the trailer and we are getting moved sometime tomorrow," Melissa Nason said Jan. 28, barely containing the excitement in her voice.
For Nason and her children it h…
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here is a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. UPCOMING Tobacco cessation classes MILTON — Quitting tobacco isn’t easy. Finding help should be. Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you get started. For those 18 years old, if medically appropriate, the Florida Department of… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County announcements, events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS PACE CHAMBER SEEKS DONATIONS: The Pace Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking silent auction donations for its 20th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Feb. 8. Items can be a gift certificate, night out on the town, gift baskets or anything else. The evening… Continue reading What's Happening in Santa Rosa County