Developers express interest as bids open for historic Milton city buildings
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Santa Rosa County officials have some decisions to make when it comes to two historic buildings in downtown Milton. The old courthouse and the Fisher and Hamilton building on Caroline Street are both county-owned. Now, county commissioner Kerry Smith says the commission needs to decide...
Now that Baptist advisor has been chosen, we have hint at campus’ future
The old Baptist Hospital will start to come down next month , but the city is set to hire the people who will write the plan for what comes after the demolition next week. The city has selected Bayou District Consulting as the redevelopment advisor to begin the long work of planning what will replace the former...
Blue Wahoos Stadium transformed into walk-thru Christmas lights experience
The gray sky and first day of December chill provided a fitting addition Monday for the ongoing, Christmas scene transformation at Blue Wahoos Stadium. For the first time in the ballpark’s history, the entire stadium will be aglow in Christmas lights for the inaugural “Wahoos Winter Nights” community event, which...
Nick and Terry Saban part of investor group buying Perdido Beach Resort
The prestigious Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach is now under a new ownership group which includes Nick and Terry Saban. The couple is part of an investor group that includes entrepreneur Joe Agresti and a small group of other investors. Aurora Hospitality Partners is expected to oversee day-to-day operations...
Pensacola man caught on buses with drugs sentenced to federal prison
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Pensacola man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine between Texas and Escambia County, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida. Charlie N. Steans, 58, of Pensacola and Texas City, Texas, was...
Gulf States Brace for Widespread Saturday Morning Rain as Strengthening Storm Band Moves from...
LOUISIANA — A broad and strengthening storm band is expected to deliver steady Saturday morning rainfall across four Gulf Coast states, stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. Forecast models indicate a large, continuous shield of moisture that may disrupt early travel and produce several hours of rain...
Prosecutors seek death penalty after two children found dead in fire
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Prosecutors will pursue the death penalty in a case involving the deaths of two young children discovered after a house fire, according to the Office of State Attorney Ginger Madden for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. The State Attorney’s Office announced that it will seek the death...
Two Florida teenagers charged with premeditated murder of 14-year-old
FLORIDA — Two teenagers from Pace have been charged with premeditated murder in the death of 14-year-old Danica Troy, whose body was discovered in a wooded area earlier this week, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office (SRCSO). Troy was reported missing by her mother on Monday. Investigators later...
Weather Causes Major Schedule Update For 2025 Snowball Derby
The 2025 Snowball Derby will continue to get longer for racing fans in Pensacola, Fla. or those watching at home on Flo Racing . Kyle Busch Returning To Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway What If Second Place Won? Rewriting Snowball Derby History Subscribe To Watch The Snowball Derby Live On FloRacing Catch Racing...
Running for Office in Escambia County: A Guide for Candidates with Supervisor Robert Bender
—Pre-Filing vs. Qualifying: Understanding the Difference— Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender held a workshop this week for prospective candidates considering runs for local office in 2026, walking attendees through the complex pre-filing and qualifying requirements that often trip up first-time...

















