Starting in 2028, U.S. Highway 90 will begin to be repaved from Stewart Street to the Okaloosa County line, FDOT announced Sept. 24.
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Santa Rosa County opens new outdoor recreation space in Allentown
Santa Rosa County cut the ribbon on the new Allentown Community Park, a brand-new park and outdoor fitness center, on Sept. 23. Commissioner Rhett Rowell said the project came together with donated land, grant funding and work done in-house to save taxpayer funds.
Former AFSOC command chief found guilty, sentenced
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, former command chief of Air Force Special Operations Command, was found guilty of four offenses in violation of two articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including indecent recording in violation of Article 120c and possessing, viewing and producing child pornography in violation of Article 134.
Traveling exhibit showcases Spanish Pensacola’s Aztec ties
During September and October, a traveling exhibit featuring artifacts from the first Spanish settlement in the New World will shine a light on Pensacola’s connection to the Aztec people.
“Indios Amigos: Aztec Allies and the (New) Spanish Conquest of La Florida” features artifacts from the 1559 Tristan De Luna expedition and settlement in Pensacola.
Santa Rosa County renews five-cent gas tax
Santa Rosa County commissioners on Sept. 22 unanimously renewed the county’s five-cent local option gas tax, extending the levy on fuel purchases that funds transportation projects.

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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County rejects Parkland Place North rezoning

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners followed the recommendation from the county’s zoning board, denying a request to rezone 503 acres off Berryhill Road for a subdivision and neighborhood shopping area that county staff said could hold as many as 2,000 homes.
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Extra points from week six of the high school football season
The sixth week of the high school football season is history and it’s time to look back at how last week played out for area teams.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
Traveling exhibit showcases Spanish Pensacola’s Aztec ties
During September and October, a traveling exhibit featuring artifacts from the first Spanish settlement in the New World will shine a light on Pensacola’s connection to the Aztec people.
“Indios Amigos: Aztec Allies and the (New) Spanish Conquest of La Florida” features artifacts from the 1559 Tristan De Luna expedition and settlement in Pensacola.
Food Rasing Friends expands to 31 schools
A nonprofit that aims to make sure no student in Santa Rosa County goes without food is gearing up to provide students at 31 schools with food for the Thanksgiving break.
Santa Rosa County opens new outdoor recreation space in Allentown
Santa Rosa County cut the ribbon on the new Allentown Community Park, a brand-new park and outdoor fitness center, on Sept. 23. Commissioner Rhett Rowell said the project came together with donated land, grant funding and work done in-house to save taxpayer funds.























