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Feb 19, 2024
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Milton man wins $3.9 million from Florida Lottery

A Milton man is counting more than just his blessings after he won a grand prize from the Florida lottery. Bernard Waters, 63, claimed the $5 million top prize from the $20 Monopoly Doubler Scratch Off game this month. According to the Florida lottery, Waters chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $3,994,698.
Feb 19, 2024

FHP making hit and run awareness a priority in February

Throughout the month of February, Florida Highway Patrol is promoting a campaign to let drivers know that if they are involved in a crash, they should “stay at the scene.”
Feb 19, 2024
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Lionfish a featured topic at Northwest Florida Extension conference

On Feb. 8, ecologists and extension workers across Florida gathered on Okaloosa Island for the Northwest Florida Lionfish Workshop.

The goal of the workshop was to give the latest updates on the science around red lionfish, an invasive and venomous fish species native to the Indo-Pacific. They have been in Florida waters since the 1980s.

Feb 16, 2024
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New Italian deli? Don’t fuhgeddaboutit!

Tiger Point will soon be home to a new restaurant and deli.

Seneca’s Deli is opening its doors sometime later this spring in the shopping center near Garcon Point Bridge exit onto Highway 98. The restaurant, which will serve freshly made Italian and deli food, is located in the former Shane’s Rib Shack.

Feb 15, 2024

He’s back: Milton to hire Jorgenson as interim city manager

The Milton City Council voted 5-2 at a special meeting Thursday to hire Randy Jorgenson to be the interim city manager. Jorgenson retired as city manager in September after serving five years in the position.
Feb 15, 2024

Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen to receive donation of body armor

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests will be embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”. 
Feb 14, 2024

Milton council delays Jorgenson decision

The Milton City Council will hold a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to decide how to proceed while it seeks a replacement for City Manager Scott Collins, who is resigning effective Feb. 23.
Feb 14, 2024
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Fishermen catch 1,200 lb. great white shark off Navarre Beach

“That’s a monster, dude.”

Those were the words Dylan Wier used when he saw the giant, great white shark which had bit onto fellow angler Blaine Kenny’s fishing pole. The great white shark turned out to weigh about 1,200 pounds and was around 12 feet long.

Feb 13, 2024

County Administrator DeVann Cook announces resignation

Santa Rosa County Administrator DeVann Cook submitted his letter of resignation to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday.
Feb 13, 2024
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Santa Rosa County wants to consolidate dispatch centers

To improve efficiency and communications, Santa Rosa County is looking to consolidate dispatch for emergency services such Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement under one roof.
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