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The Santa Rosa County Commission voted 3-2 to halt a planned boardroom renovation at the county office.

Santa Rosa County Commission denies $147K boardroom renovation

The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Feb. 26 to deny a $147,078 contract for renovations to its boardroom, citing economic uncertainty and public concern over spending amid debates about property tax and a “tough” upcoming budget process.
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County, Longleaf Alliance team up to create three nature preserves

Vernon Compton stands on the edge of Clear Creek Nature Preserve, where Longleaf Alliance, a conservation organization he belongs to, is currently working to create trails for public recreation. He said it’s an exciting time for conservation in Northwest Florida.

Meet Jackson Morton, Milton’s 19th Century U.S. Senator

Despite being a well-known figure in Northwest Florida in his time, Jackson Morton’s name has fallen into obscurity. Born in 1794 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Morton moved to Milton in the 1820s and began a successful brickmaking enterprise, selling mainly to those building Pensacola’s Naval fortifications. He later parlayed his business success into a political career, eventually serving a term in the U.S. Senate from 1849 to 1855. Years later, he served in the Confederacy’s version of the Senate.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge says goodbye to Loxy the fox

Loxy, a red fox and longtime animal ambassador with Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, passed away earlier this year. Right around the start of 2026, Loxy was diagnosed with bone cancer. During that time, Loxy stopped eating and playing.

City of Milton announces new additions for Carpenters Park

The City of Milton is preparing to welcome mobile food vendors to Carpenter’s Park in early May with the addition of a newly constructed food truck pad that officials say will improve safety, support local businesses and expand amenities for park visitors.
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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.

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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!!!

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    New details emerge in the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman in Harold.

    An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his 19-year-old girlfriend inside a camper in Harold, according to an arrest report by the Santa Rosa County Sherriff’s Office.

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    Pace wrestlers enjoy success at regional meet

    Pace’s wrestling team has several wrestlers enjoy success at the FHSAA Region 1-2A meet in Tallahassee this past weekend, including Aden Cortez, who won a regional championship in the 132-lbs. weight class.

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    Meet Jackson Morton, Milton’s 19th Century U.S. Senator

    Despite being a well-known figure in Northwest Florida in his time, Jackson Morton’s name has fallen into obscurity. Born in 1794 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Morton moved to Milton in the 1820s and began a successful brickmaking enterprise, selling mainly to those building Pensacola’s Naval fortifications. He later parlayed his business success into a political career, eventually serving a term in the U.S. Senate from 1849 to 1855. Years later, he served in the Confederacy’s version of the Senate.
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    Construction Career Days attracts record 1,400 students

    Northwest Florida Construction Career Days celebrated a record-breaking sixth year in 2026. The annual construction and transportation career fair drew more than 1,400 students and chaperones from schools across seven Northwest Florida counties. Counties involved in this year’s event included Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties.

    County, Longleaf Alliance team up to create three nature preserves

    Vernon Compton stands on the edge of Clear Creek Nature Preserve, where Longleaf Alliance, a conservation organization he belongs to, is currently working to create trails for public recreation. He said it’s an exciting time for conservation in Northwest Florida.

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