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Inmate gets 15 years for choking cellmate to death in Santa Rosa prison

Written by Staff Reporters on September 10, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

A Santa Rosa County jury found a state prison inmate guilty of manslaughter in connection of a 2022 incident where he strangled his cellmate to death, according to a news release from the State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden’s office. Jurors found Tavis Williams guilty on Sept. 1 and was sentenced by Circuity Judge Clifton Drake.

Man who found Danika Troy’s body, took scooter sentenced to prison

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on September 7, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

The man who first found Danika Troy’s body in the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown has been sentenced to prison. Mitchell Eddins, 46, was sentenced to four years in state prison and 364 days in county jail after pleading guilty to felony petit theft and failing to report a death to the Medical Examiner’s Office or law enforcement.

Sheriff: Man yelled at voters, recorded them at Santa Rosa Auditorium

Written by Staff Reporters on August 24, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

A man was arrested after allegedly yelling, cussing and recording voters at Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton Tuesday, Aug. 18. Marc Jon Manchon, 40, is charged with felony battery, resisting an officer, disturbing the peace and violating election law, which is a felony.

Community cat days set for July

Written by Staff Reporters on June 30, 2026. Posted in Community, Milton, News.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a series of Community Cat Days throughout July, offering free spay and neuter services for eligible outdoor cats owned by no one and living in Santa Rosa County.

Milton man arrested on sex-offender violation after school field day attendance

Written by Staff Reporters on June 24, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

A Milton man was arrested June 19 for a sex offender violation after he attended a field day event at East Milton Elementary months before. Robert Eugene McCurdy, 38, of Milton, was arrested June 19 on a sex offender registration violation after allegedly attending a school field day event months earlier, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Robert Eugene McCurdy, 38, is charged with a sex offender violation.

FWC: Three people being investigated for Milton alligator death

Written by Staff Reporters on June 16, 2026. Posted in Community, Milton, News.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating three people for their alleged roles in the death of an alligator in Milton. The three people allegedly trapped, transported and killed an 8.5-foot alligator.

Overnight lane closures expected on Garcon Point Road

Written by Staff Reporters on June 15, 2026. Posted in Milton, News.

Beginning Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m., crews will begin pavement repairs on Garcon Point Road between Sundial Boulevard and Slalom Road.

Memorial Day events planned for Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on May 18, 2026. Posted in Community, Military, Milton, News.

With Memorial Day approaching, plans are underway for two events in Santa Rosa County honoring servicemembers who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Navarre and Milton will host events Monday, May 25.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host low-cost drive-through vaccination and microchip clinic May 30

Written by Staff Reporters on May 18, 2026. Posted in Community, Milton, News.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will host a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, May 30, from 9-11 a.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped and vaccinated.

Milton man arrested for incest, sexual assault

Written by Staff Reporters on April 13, 2026. Posted in Crime, Milton, News.

A Milton man was arrested after he allegedly impregnated a mentally disabled woman. Joshua Wayne Pipes, 43, is charged with sexual assault and a sexual offense labeled as incest in his arrest report.