Unofficial: Milton Republican

09/03/2026

Why nobody eats KFC anymore

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09/03/2026

A LOCAL MARINE NEEDS OUR HELP—A KIDNEY FOR DAN BELANGER

Dan Belanger is a Milton High School graduate who joined the United States Marine Corps in 1981 and served in Force Recon until 1988. He has also been part of the NAS Whiting Field community for 41 years.

Today, Dan is fighting for his life and desperately needs a kidney transplant.

We are asking our community to help spread the word. You may not be able to donate, but sharing this post could help it reach the person who can.

Potential kidney donors—or anyone who would like more information—should call:

☎️ 850-416-0278

One phone call and one generous person could help save Dan’s life. Please share this post throughout Northwest Florida and beyond.

Semper Fi—Marines never leave a brother behind. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

MILTON, Fla. -- A 36-year-old Milton man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a female pedestrian in November 2025.

09/02/2026

🚨 **FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF PULLS THE PLUG ON LICENSE-PLATE CAMERAS**

Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ order to remove license-plate readers from Florida’s state roadways, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has shut down its Flock camera program—but apparently deactivating the account wasn’t enough.

Sheriff A.J. Smith said deputies discovered Tuesday that the cameras were still scanning license plates.

“We found out today they were still reading license plates. So we went and put pink bags on them and unplugged them,” Smith said.

Sheriff Smith said he contacted Flock and asked the company to turn off the cameras, but he isn’t waiting around.

“If I find out they are catching any tags some way, I’m going to take a hacksaw and cut them all down,” he said.

Because Franklin County leases the cameras, deputies reportedly cannot remove them themselves. Flock must take them down. However, the company told the sheriff’s office that it would not make “premature changes” to a contract that runs through December 2028. Flock says it is seeking a meeting with the governor’s office to clarify what it calls misconceptions.

For now, Franklin County’s cameras are unplugged—and covered with pink bags.

📷 We combined the image of Sheriff Smith working on one of the cameras with a photograph of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office sign.

Source: WCTV

09/02/2026

The Biggest Police Failure in American History?

A Detailed Bodycam Account Of Robb Elementary School Shooting, Uvalde

The featured content is NOT intended to publicly shame, ridicule, or degrade the individuals involved or to glorify violence in any way.

All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

We listened. We are ditching the AI Voiceover and going back to a h...

09/02/2026

🚨DOT shuts down 110 truck driving schools in CDL fraud crackdown🔽

09/01/2026

Don’t let Smith and Eddington change Navarre Beach on their way out.
Watch: A boardwalk, retail, and event hall on our beach were not surveyed. Locals didn’t ask for it. It means more traffic, more pressure on the dunes, and competition with businesses already here.
Kerry Smith and Ray Eddington voted yes. Voters sent both packing on August 18. Don’t let two outgoing votes lock this in.
Stop the project. Leave Navarre Beach a beach.

🚨🚨 ATTEND THURSDAY!! SRC considers spending $15million for Navarre Beach Events Center:
Tourist Development Council Board Meeting - September 03, 2026
https://santarosacofl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1664/overview

Commission Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=10500

09/01/2026

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Pensacola Police Department, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office and Gulf Breeze Police Department annou

09/01/2026

📸 Santa Rosa County is pulling Flock license plate readers after Florida revoked state-road permits.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is ending its use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked permission to place them along state highways. Agencies have 30 days to remove devices from state rights-of-way; FDOT will take down any that remain.
Sheriff Bob Johnson said the cameras have helped deputies find suspects, stolen vehicles, and people in danger. He is concerned about who can access the information they collect and where it could be shared.
💬 “A useful tool still has to operate within clear rules that the public understands and trusts.” — Sheriff Bob Johnson
The office may consider using them again if Florida puts stronger privacy protections in place.
Flock cameras photograph passing vehicles and log plate numbers, make, model, color, direction of travel, and sometimes distinctive marks. Law enforcement says it solves crimes and locates missing or endangered people. Critics point to misuse, questions about data sharing, and the scale of passive tracking on public roads.
🤔 What are your thoughts? Helpful for public safety, a privacy concern, or both?

08/31/2026

Santa Rosa County District Schools is aware of social media posts associated with the "Cat in the Hat" trend circulating online.

We understand that messages like these can be concerning to students, families, and staff. Please know that Santa Rosa County District Schools takes all potential threats seriously. Local law enforcement agencies are aware of the situation and are actively monitoring it. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.

Out of an abundance of caution, additional law enforcement and security personnel will be present on and around our campuses this week.

Students who receive messages connected to this trend should not respond or engage. Instead, they should report the message to a parent or guardian, school administrator, or law enforcement official. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerning activity to Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office at 850-983-1190 or Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at 850-437-STOP (7867).

While we do not want to create unnecessary alarm, we take school safety very seriously and are sharing this information to keep our families informed. The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we appreciate the continued support and partnership of our families and community.