Milton, FL

Several North Escambia and surrounding area high schools saw action this week, with dominant performances across the board. On Wednesday night, Blountstown dominated Northview 34-6, while Marianna edged Jay 24-20 in a closer contest. Pace narrowly defeated Niceville 30-25 in another tight matchup. Tuesday's slate featured some more lopsided scores. Tate overwhelmed Navarre 55-7, and Escambia shut out Gulf Breeze 30-0. Milton squeaked past Washington 14-12, while Pine Forest dominated...

Travon Price, 27, of Milton, was arrested Sunday following an alleged stabbing and strangulation incident over the weekend, according to the Milton Police Department. The victim was stabbed multiple times during the assault. Details regarding the circumstances of the incident, the victim's condition, and specific charges against Price were not immediately available. The case remains under investigation by Milton Police.

Santa Rosa County is reopening a Multi-Agency Resource Center on Friday with expanded weekend hours to help residents navigate disaster recovery following Hurricane Isaias. The center will operate 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex Boardroom, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton. When the boardroom is in use for meetings, the MARC will relocate to the lobby area. The reopening is supported by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and federal agencies....

Santa Rosa County will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, with multiple ceremonies honoring military service members and several county office closures. The Veterans Memorial Plaza in Milton will host a Veterans Day ceremony and wreath-laying at 11 a.m. at 5191 Willing Street. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to American Legion Post #78 at 6025 Spikes Way for a flag retirement ceremony, bonfire, and cookout. The meal will be provided by Grover's Restaurant and served...

Area high schools are wrapping up their regular season with makeup games this week after Hurricane Isaias forced postponements earlier in the fall. Tuesday night's matchups include Navarre at Tate, Gulf Breeze at Escambia, Washington at Milton, Pine Forest at Pensacola, and South Walton at West Florida. Wednesday's slate features Northview at Blountstown, Pace at Niceville, and Jay at Marianna. These games represent the final regular-season action for most area programs before the postseason...

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County will offer a quick, affordable way for pet owners to keep their animals protected against rabies later this month. On Friday, November 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., DOH-Santa Rosa will run a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic at Pensacola State College's Milton Campus, 5988 Highway 90. Pet owners can stay in their vehicles while veterinarians from The Ark Animal Hospital administer shots for just $10 per animal—cash and checks only. A valid...

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is marking Halloween 2026 with the arrival of Emerson Perrine, born at 1:53 a.m. on October 31st. The newborn's parents, Cady and Nate Perrine, are from Milton. The hospital is celebrating the milestone birth as part of the Halloween festivities at the facility.

A well-known alligator living near Mulatto Bayou in Milton has become the focus of concern after residents spotted it with its mouth taped shut and a hook lodged in its snout, according to WKRG News 5. The injured reptile has been a familiar presence in the Santa Rosa County community, and neighbors say they're worried about its welfare and what may have caused the injuries. The discovery has sparked alarm among locals who have grown accustomed to seeing the animal in the area. It's unclear...

The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Extension Service is hosting an Introduction to Cottage Foods class Thursday, November 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at their offices in Milton. The workshop covers Florida cottage food law, what qualifies as a cottage food product, food safety basics for home-based production, labeling requirements, and where cottage food operators can legally sell their goods. The class costs $10 and is designed for people interested in starting a small food business from home....

Murray Middle School in Stuart broke ground on a $33 million rebuild after Hurricane Milton damaged campus buildings and displaced programs.