Dec 11, 2024
Milton City Council swearing-in ceremony
New Milton City Councilmembers drew a large crowd at the Milton City Hall on Dec.10 for their commencement ceremony.
Dec 11, 2024
Two hours and 20,000 pounds of food
The community drive-through food distribution event on Dec. 2 provided hundreds of families with free food. Last year 10,000 pounds of food was donated within one hour, this year both of those figures doubled.
Dec 4, 2024
Local veteran groups receive $36,000 donation
Three local veterans groups received generous donations on Dec.4.
Dec 4, 2024
Farm to City initiative feeds 530 families
During National Farm to City Week hundreds of families were provided holiday meal boxes for free on Nov. 26 at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center.
Dec 2, 2024
Two hours and 20,000 pounds of food
The community drive-through food distribution event on Dec. 2 provided hundreds of families with free food. Last year 10,000 pounds of food was donated within one hour, this year both of those figures doubled.
Nov 25, 2024
Santa Rosa Band of Creek Indians Fest 2024
The annual Creek Fest is a celebration of the Santa Rosa Band of Creek Indians, who were known for speaking the Muscogee language. This year’s event featured re-enactments, Muscogee stickball, arts and crafts vendors, and more.
Nov 22, 2024
Local named EMT of the Year for entire state of Florida
The 2024 annual awards ceremony for the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County honored local lifeguards and emergency medical technicians (EMT) for their outstanding accomplishments. One local EMT was named the EMT of the Year for the state of Florida.
Nov 21, 2024
Farm to City food distribution planned for Nov. 26
UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), Feeding the Gulf Coast, and Waterfront Rescue Mission will feed 500 families in Santa Rosa County and 500 families in Escambia County this Thanksgiving holiday. This event is first come, first served with up to two families per vehicle.
Nov 20, 2024
Local fire stations now equipped with pet microchip readers
The Santa Rosa County Firefighters’ Association and the Friends of Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter have partnered up to equip fire departments with pet microchip readers.
Nov 19, 2024
Community comes together to honor veterans
The Veterans Day Parade was cancelled due to rain, but veterans were still honored with a ceremony held at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center.