Pineview Church Road bridge in Jay to close for repairs next week
A portion of Pineview Church Road in the Jay area will close on Monday, March 16 for bridge repairs over Mare Branch Creek, according to Santa Rosa County officials.
Breakfast club helps Rhodes Elementary girls build confidence and leadership
Some mornings at Rhodes Elementary School begin with more than just the school bell.
Milton Garden Club promotes recycling through community art project
The Milton Garden Club is expanding its environmental outreach through a community recycling program built around a metal sculpture known as “CRUSH,” which encourages residents to recycle aluminum cans while supporting local beautification and conservation projects.
Faith-based jail recovery program expands to Santa Rosa County
After serving time in jail and prison following an opioid addiction, Dana Clah now works inside county jails helping incarcerated men and women confront trauma, addiction and life decisions through a faith-based recovery program she developed from her own experience.
Santa Rosa County Commission adopts East Milton Master Plan
Santa Rosa County Commissioner unanimously adopted the East Milton Master Plan on Feb. 26, paving the way for a long-term blueprint meant to guide officials on how to develop the growing community for years to come.
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.
After a third-place finish, Santa Rosa 4-H shows what it’s really about
When Santa Rosa County’s 4-H Senior Poultry Judging Team placed third in the state at the 2026 Florida 4-H Poultry Judging Contest, it marked a major jump from last year’s seventh-place finish.
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.
Logan Matthews guides Milton’s youth at Friendship Baptist Church
As Friendship Baptist Church in Milton navigates leadership changes, one constant has been its youth minister, Logan Matthews, who said his primary focus remains guiding young church members while helping them build lasting spiritual foundations.
Santa Rosa County Schools host early childhood event March 7
Families with children from birth to age five can attend a free early childhood event next month at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, school district officials announced Monday.















