Man thrown from vehicle dies on 87
October 4, 2018
A Fort Walton man was fatally struck by a car Sunday morning after being thrown from his own vehicle on Highway 87.
Milton man faces prison for dog attack on deputy
October 4, 2018
A Milton man was found guilty Thursday of battery of law enforcement by having his dogs attack deputies, leading to one of the dogs being killed.
Bridge woes jeopardize subdivision’s access
October 4, 2018
For the residents of Bernath Place, a single-lane bridge along Seneca Trail is their lifeline.
Blackwater expansion aids environment, expands recreational opportunities
September 27, 2018
Blackwater River State Forest is getting bigger.
EOD tests prototype of new job-specific fitness test
September 27, 2018
Eglin Air Force Base – During a deluge of rain, 21 explosive ordnance disposal technicians from seven bases across the Air Force ran a mile and a half to the gym and completed a timed 1,000-meter row.
No end in sight to effluent pumped into sound
September 27, 2018
Although county commissioners have said for years that cleaning up Santa Rosa Sound is a top priority, the water utility they control will apparently keep putting treated sewage effluent into the bay…
How developing on wetlands works
September 27, 2018
Conversations about development in Santa Rosa County often turn to concerns from neighbors about flooding and the natural waters that flow throughout the county.
Lightning strikes causes two fires in two days
September 27, 2018
Thunderheads rolling through the area are being blamed for two fires that severely damaged homes in Navarre this week.
Students encouraged to Speak Out for peers
September 27, 2018
Santa Rosa County students now have their own version of Crime Stoppers, and the program has already saved lives, said Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Rich Aloy.