May 5, 2016
Milton mom dies under care of daughter
Jackie Ellen Passmore, 22, of Milton was arrested on May 6 for homicide – negligent manslaughter when her mother, Karen Passmore passed away. Deputies say the death was caused by the culpable negligence of her daughter.
May 5, 2016
Courthouse size and funding to be cut
Santa Rosa County commissioners took a close look at the latest cost analysis of building a new county courthouse in downtown Milton and agreed that the projected size and estimated $47 million tab must both be scaled back.
May 5, 2016
Never stop learning
Education is a continuing process. Many retired seniors in Santa Rosa County possess a lifetime of work and lifetime experiences and may want to learn something new or even share their expertise by assisting others in learning about new topics or skills. Research indicates keeping the mind active by learning new things keeps us mentally agile.
May 5, 2016
VA study on whether dogs can heal vets with PTSD has critics
Fayetteville, N.C. — Army veteran Joe Aguirre opens a restaurant door, then steps aside to let his golden retriever take point. “Clear,” Aguirre commands, and 3-year-old Munger pivots right, left, then right again, sweeping the room for potential threats.
May 5, 2016
Rooftops provide nesting alternative for shorebirds
When beaches are overcrowded, birds search for other habitats for nesting.
May 5, 2016
Special Tactics honors deceased double Silver Star recipient
The Special Tactics community mourns the loss of retired Tech. Sgt. Sean Harvell, a highly decorated Air Force combat controller who passed away April 26.
May 5, 2016
UF researchers find ADHD drug does not heighten suicide risk despite FDA warning
For more than a decade, a black box warning from the Food and Drug Administration has accompanied the ADHD drug atomoxetine cautioning users of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts. But University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers found no evidence that children taking atomoxetine were at an increased risk of suicide or suicide attempts.
May 5, 2016
2016 Farmers Market available to WIC participants
Locally grown fresh produce will be available at the farmers market sponsored by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County WIC program beginning Monday, April 25. The market will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 10. After May 10, the market will be open four days each week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., through the end of July.
Apr 28, 2016
Buttell has eye for mischief and a heart of gold
Patrick Buttell, a native of Minneapolis, Minn., came into this world in 1942. Raised in his parents’ Midwestern home, Buttell had two older brothers and three sisters. Out of the six children in his family, Buttell was born the second youngest of the group.
Apr 28, 2016
Bear hunt decision still in the woods
It remains to be seen if a bear hunt will take place in Florida for the second-consecutive year.