With little discussion and no members of the public speaking on the issue, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on June 29 to renew a local option six-cent gas tax for the next ten years.
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Santa Rosa County launches resident app
Santa Rosa County residents have a new way to access county information and report maintenance issues.
Santa Rosa County launches resident app
Santa Rosa County residents have a new way to access county information and report maintenance issues.
Pace man faces federal charges in Smokey Bear sign theft case
A 30-year-old Pace man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from a series of state parks last year has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of theft of government property.
Santa Rosa County faces tough choices as budget talks begin
Santa Rosa County leaders are nearly $4 million short of a balanced budget for the next fiscal year, and county officials say there is no easy fix.

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!!!
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Milton, UWF partner on stream restoration project at Carpenter’s Park

Carpenter’s Park can be described as one of the crown jewels of the City of Milton: a natural green space with a playground, boardwalks and a few boat ramps. Another feature is a natural creek that runs through the middle of the park.
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Caitlyn Gavin headed to Austin Peay
Caitlyn Gavin has made her next move as a college softball player official.
The former Jay Royal is transferring to Austin Peay to continue her career.
Local veterans turn lives around with help from Veterans Treatment Court
Will Pohlman spent 22 years in the Navy. He went in as an aviation structural mechanic, eventually retrained as a Mandarin linguist, and retired thinking the hardest part was behind him. It wasn’t.
Celebrate America 250 at your local library throughout June, July
With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Santa Rosa County Library System is showing its patriotic side with a series of events at various branches.
Whiting Field honors the “father of the aircraft carrier”
Most naval bases take their names from their location, or the towns nearby. Naval Air Station Whiting Field is different. The Navy’s busiest training base, tucked into northern Santa Rosa County, carries the name of a man, one who never set foot on it.




















