Last week, Milton Police Chief Greg Brand announced the skateboard park might be closed down for a month at a time if skaters don't start wearing helmets while at the park.
In response to the Cit…
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Column: 'Living the United Way' – the heart of giving
Hello readers! My name is Kristen and I am the Director of Coastal Development for United Way of Santa Rosa County. I am very excited to be a new columnist here and look forward to sharing with you o…
Veterans Foundation seeks donations to help family
The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking monetary donations to help a Milton family get back on their feet after their home went up in flames last week. On Jan. 9, a fire on Hami…
Hunt club president arrested for killing dog
The president of a local hunt club was arrested last month for shooting a dog and then dragging the animal two miles down a country road – tied by a rope to his vehicle.
Originally charged with a …
DCF adds more than 600 new foster parents in six months, halfway to annual goal
TALLAHASSEE — Paul and Christy Larsen had thought about becoming foster parents for years. Paul and his twin sister were adopted as babies, and Christy’s brother is a foster and adoptive parent. The …
Task force nabs fugitive wanted in three counties; marijuana, cocaine and pills Seized
The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force captured a wanted man who is being sought in three counties. The capture came while the task force was conducting surveillance of a home on Sale…
Avalon Boulevard Update for Jan. 9
CHIPLEY — The Florida Department of Transportation is providing a weekly update on the Avalon Boulevard multilane projects in Milton. • U.S. 90 to Commerce Road: Crews continue side street paving op…
Fraud leads to dishonest educators
Almost two years ago, U.S. News & World Report came out with a story titled “Educators Implicated in Atlanta Cheating Scandal.” It reported that “for 10 years, hundreds of Atlanta public school teach…
Golf scores
Ladies’ Day at Stonebrook JANUARY 8, 2013 Belle of the Month – Joanne Kelley A-Flight, Gross 1st) Charlotte Wheeler 2nd) Nancy Welch 3rd) Sara Nunn A-Flight, Net 1st) Audrey Belanger 2nd) Pat Daniels…
Santa Rosa County awarded FEMA funds
Santa Rosa County has been chosen to receive $19,022 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Hom…