Santa Rosa's Press Gazette

Michael Schultz, left, John Everitt, center, and Gray Weaver pose for a photo at Everitt’s last game as announcer of the Mighty Black and Gold marching band in October 2021.

‘He was our voice’: Milton High remembers longtime announcer John Everitt

John Everitt, the man who announced the Milton High School band for 28 years and helped brand it as “the Mighty Black and Gold,” died earlier this month. He was 78.

More Coverage

Santa Rosa cuts pet adoption fees to $10

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will cut adoption fees to $10 for cats and dogs from Sept. 18-30 as part of a national adoption drive sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation.

Col. Andrew Kellner to lead Training Air Wing 5 at NAS Whiting Field

Marine Col. Andrew Kellner took command of Training Air Wing 5 at Naval Air Station Whiting Field on Sept. 5, taking over from Navy Capt. Kenneth Kerr, according to a news release from Whiting Field.

FLHSMV data breached, hackers claim 200,000 driver records compromised

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLSHMV) is reporting a data breach of the state’s Driver and Vehicle Information Database, also known as DAVID.

Second annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday underway

Florida residents will be receiving tax relief on firearms, ammunition and a range of hunting, fishing and camping supplies September through Dec. 31.

More News Coverage

Sports

Pace Patriots using bye week to get set for district opener

Advertorials

FPL Launches New Assistance Center, Making It Easier for Customers to Find Ways to Get Help and Save

Community

Santa Rosa nonprofits among finalists for IMPACT 100 grants

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.

Shoutout to Co-Workers

Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!

Shoutout to the Milton Community!

Give a shoutout to someone who went above and beyond for you or our community!

Have a Shoutout to share?

Click the button below to submit your shoutout!

Share a Shoutout

Community, News

Santa Rosa nonprofits among finalists for IMPACT 100 grants

The grant finalists for IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s annual meeting have been announced.

The philanthropic women’s organization has selected 20 nonprofit organizations for 2026. According to IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, 13 of the 20 finalists will receive a grant of $101,000 during the annual meeting. The meeting will be held Oct. 11.

Florida Now

MILTON WEATHER

CLICK HERE

to read the latest edition of

Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Sports

Pace Patriots using bye week to get set for district opener

The bye could not have come at a better time for Pace’s football team.

The Patriots (2-2) are coming off a 37-29 win over Wakulla on Sept. 11, snapping a two-game losing streak, and are set to play their first District 1-5A next Friday night against Crestview (0-4) at Mickey Lindsey Field.