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Colleagues of former Santa Rosa County Superintendent Benny Russell remember a straightforward, caring leader.

More than a name: Family, friends recount former Santa Rosa superintendent’s life

Benny Russell is a name many in the community may be familiar with. Football stadiums, sports fields, a park, an elementary school and a section of highway bear his name.

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Sheriff’s office: T.R. Jackson change unrelated to Soundside

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says the removal of a school resource officer from T.R. Jackson Pre-K Center had nothing to do with the opening of Soundside High School, disputing the account given by Milton’s police chief.

Volunteer riders quietly represent the Santa Rosa sheriff’s office

For more than 20 years, a group of volunteers on horseback has represented the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office at parades, school visits and law enforcement memorials, with many residents not knowing such a group exists.

City of Milton highlights Robbie the Robot

Painting the lines on the football field at the Milton Recreation Center used to take three men more than a day and 15 gallons of paint. Now, it takes one robot about four hours and seven gallons of paint

TNA wrestler headlines Panther Brawl III

A Total Nonstop Action (TNA) wrestler who makes regular appearances on television will headline a professional wrestling card at Milton High School Sept. 5, a now-annual fundraiser for the school’s wrestling team simply known as “Panther Brawl.”

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Puryear named defensive player of the week

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Volunteer riders quietly represent the Santa Rosa sheriff’s office

Shoutout to Milton High School

I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.