April is Water Conservation Month. While April is typically a dry month in the Sunshine State, it comes as Florida experiences drought conditions from Escambia County to Monroe County.
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Family History and Research Center to adjust hours beginning April 4
Beginning April 4, 2026, the Family History and Research Center (FHRC), located at 6275 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL, will adjust its hours of operation.
County civil service board nominations open until April 24
Nominations for a position with the Civil Service Board in Santa Rosa County will be accepted beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, by the Supervisor of Elections Office and must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., Fri., Apr. 24, 2026. Any registered voter in Santa Rosa County qualifies.
18-year-old Milton man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
An 18-year-old Milton man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash at a Berryhill Road intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Long time East Milton resident Renee Johnmeyer makes her case to be the next Santa Rosa County Commissioner for District 2.
Renee Johnmeyer says she did not go looking for a career in politics. Politics, she says, came to her.

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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Body discovered beneath Garcon Point Bridge; investigation ongoing

Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased man who was found underneath the Garcon Point Bridge on Monday, according to a social media post from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pitching, defense, timely hitting propel Panthers to another win
Ashlyn Sutton has come through with her fair share of big hits.
Her three-run home run in the third inning of Monday night’s softball game against Navarre might have been the biggest yet, serving as the difference in a 3-2 win.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!




West Florida Fire and Nature Festival highlights role of prescribed burns
The University of West Florida is known for its trails as well as its academics.
Much of the trails traverse through longleaf pine forests. The plant, which once spread over 90 million acres across America, is famously fire-resistant and relies on fires to clear out dead underbrush to make room for its seedlings.
Water conservation a pressing issue amid continued drought across Florida
April is Water Conservation Month. While April is typically a dry month in the Sunshine State, it comes as Florida experiences drought conditions from Escambia County to Monroe County.
DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


















