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Helicopter mishap occurs at NOLF Santa Rosa

Written by Staff Reporters on June 2, 2025. Posted in Military, Milton, News.

A Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter incurred a hard landing at around 2 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Navy Outlying Landing Field Santa Rosa near Milton.

Sheriff: Milton man charged with homicide was found dead in jail cell

Written by Staff Reporters on March 15, 2025. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

On Thursday, March 13, Toby James White, who was apprehended by law enforcement Jan. 25 for second degree murder, was found dead in his cell at Santa Rosa County Jail.

Roadway dedication honors two former Santa Rosa Sheriffs

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 30, 2025. Posted in Community, Milton, News.

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, as well as County, State, and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials, met at the corner of Highway 90 and Avalon Boulevard Wednesday, Jan. 29, to commemorate two public servants of yesteryear. Bart D. and John R. Broxson were both Sheriffs of Santa Rosa County, as well father and son.

State Sen. Gaetz suffers ‘medical emergency’ at Milton event

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 29, 2025. Posted in Milton, News.

A celebration of the lives of two former Santa Rosa County Sheriffs turned into a scary situation Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, in Milton. State Sen. Don Gaetz, 77, suffered what has been described as a “medical emergency” during his remarks at a roadway dedication ceremony. The ceremony was in honor of Bart D. and John R. Broxson, two former Santa Rosa County Sheriffs and members of the well-known Broxson family.

Cook: County to advertise RFPs for old courthouse

Written by Ken Garner on September 11, 2023. Posted in Milton, News.

Santa Rosa County staff members are preparing a request for proposals about what to do with the old courthouse in downtown Milton, according to County Administrator DeVann Cook.

DOMES plans for legislative session, Santa Rosa site still in works

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 8, 2023. Posted in Milton, News.

At the District One Medical Examiner Services (DOMES) board’s meeting in December, legislative funding for a new facility was a big topic of concern. Dan Schebler, director of operations for DOMES, proposed taking the interlocal agreement the counties had put to the wayside and bringing it forward to Northwest Florida’s legislators with a $3 million buy-in from each county as had been discussed in July 2022. Over the past couple of months since that meeting, the DOMES board has met monthly to try and hammer out a plan for the upcoming legislative session, which is set to begin March 7. The legislative session is important as DOMES is looking for matching state funding for a proposed facility in Santa Rosa County. On March 1, the DOMES board met to decide what the interlocal agreement would look like and who would be a part of it. They also discussed potential changes to the size and scope of a new facility.

Reflections on an amazing night: It is pure magic

Written by Staff Reporters on December 22, 2021. Posted in Community, Milton.

Tonight was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I was pooped on. I was peed on. I was sneezed on. I was coughed on. I was cried on. All but puked on (that was just a matter of time). Some ran away in fear. Some clung to their parents for their very lives.

State representative announces 2022 art competition winners

Written by Staff Reporters on December 17, 2021. Posted in Community, Milton.

Rep. Jayer Williamson (District 3) has announced the winners of his 2022 legislative session “Why I Love Northwest Florida” art competition from over 60 entries submitted by students attending schools from schools located across House District 3.

Legal #3911 Notice of Sale

Written by Staff Reporters on November 23, 2021. Posted in Legal, Milton.

NOTICE OF SALE

The following vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the lien on the vehicle for towing and storage fees owed. The sale will be held 10:00 am (cst) on December 12th, 2021 at JR’S Paint & Body, Inc., 5933 Graham Lane, Milton in Santa Rosa County in the State of Florida. If the owner cares to recover said vehicle they may bring the amount of the charges in cash only before the date and time of sale to JR’S Paint & Body and the vehicle will be surrendered to them. Sales in accordance with FL Statue 713.7 and 713.78.

2010 PONT- 1G2ZA5E06A4136688

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Mercedes Renee Westherford

6784 Hanworth LN

Zephyrhills, FL 33541

4701 Briaroak DR

Milton, FL 32571

Advance America Center Of Alabama

135 N Church ST

Spartanburge, SC 29306

Total fees owed as of October 6th 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

1987 Jeep-1JCMR7813HT083882

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Samuel Freeman Shiver JR

820 Graham RD

Cantonment, FL 32533

Total fees owed as of November 3rd 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

2007 AERT-47CTDFN277F800962

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Michael Harris McHatton

6404 W LA Rua ST

Pensacola, FL 32506

Brenda Baldwin McHatton

6404 W LA Rua ST

Pensacola, FL 32506

Total fees owed as of November 4th 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

1991 CHEV-1GCCS14Z8M8295426

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Patricia Kay McLean

7999 Rex DR

Milton, FL 32570

Jimmy Cole Hardy

7999 Rex DR

Milton, FL 32570

Direct General INS CO

5905 Hampton Oaks PKWY

Tampa, FL 33610

Total fees owed as of November 3rd 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

2007 FORD-1FTPW14V27KD11453

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Jonathan Echele

402 Ridgewood DR

Daphne, AL 36526

Navy Federal Credit Union

PO BOX 3000

Merrifield, VA 22119

Total fees owed as of November 3rd 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

2007 NISSAN-1N4AL21E07N401553

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

Escobar-Garcia Jeimy Rosibel

14376 South BLVD Lot 45

Silverhill, AL 36576

Total fees owed as of November 5th 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

2005 CHRY-2C3JA53G65H612993

The registered and/or legal owner(s) are:

James Martinez MC Cloud

1807 Brainerd ST

Pensacola, FL 32503

Titlemax Of Alabama

15 Bull ST STE 200

Savannah, GA 31401

Total fees owed as of November 3rd 2021 are $380.00: Fees include Towing: $130.00, and Lien Filing Fees: $250.00.

Legal # 3911

Public Notice # 2427 – Notice of Public Meetings – SRC

Written by Staff Reporters on November 23, 2021. Posted in Legal, Milton.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS

All Board of County Commission Meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida, unless otherwise indicated.

Blackwater Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting December 2 7:30 a.m.

Jay Service Center, 3927 Hwy. 4 Suite 102, Jay

Commission Committee December 6 4:30 p.m.

Marine Advisory December 7 5:00 p.m.

Building Code Board of Adjustments December 8 2:30 p.m.

Commission Regular December 9 8:00 a.m.

Commission Special Rezoning Meeting December 9 6:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation December 22 5:30 p.m.

Santa Rosa County adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications and accommodations for access to these hearings upon request. Request may be made to the County’s Director of Risk Management at 850-983-1863, TTY 711, or devannc@santarosa.fl.gov and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing in order to provide a reasonable accommodation. Agendas and minutes are also available at www.santarosa.fl.gov. All meetings held in the Board Room are recorded on DVD and available for purchase and most can be viewed live and/or replayed at this web site by selecting the meeting from the main page.

Public Notice # 2427