New power meters proposed
MILTON — The city of Milton could be going to be getting an upgrade in their meter reading systems, thanks to a newly designed system. The council will continue discussing it at the June executive me…
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. ANNOUNCEMENTS FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURTS CLOSED The courts of the First Judicial Circuit will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. CITY OF MILTON COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REPORT AVAILABLE: In accordance with Florida Statute 163.356(3) (c) the City of Milton CRA […]
Report: Prescription drug monitoring programs not shown to affect drug overdoses
GAINESVILLE — Amid a raging opioid epidemic, every state has now established a drug-monitoring database to encourage safer prescribing and to reduce abuse. Yet, there is scant evidence that such prog…
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. ANNOUNCEMENTS Santa Rosa Neighborhood Softball League SANTA ROSA COUNTY — Tim Sousa is organizing a neighborhood softball league. Sousa and organizers are looking for coaches and players to represent their neighborhoods and communitie sduring the spring and early summer months. […]
Santa Rosa County student creates face of wildlife refuge
MILTON — The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge will have a welcoming design on its walls thanks to a drawing done by a local 5th grader. Central School student Marissa Ingram was among hundreds students…
County honors EMS workers
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners honors National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 20 through 26. They presented the men and women of Lifeguard Ambulance Service with a pro…
Hurricanane preparations underway
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County and Gulf Power are busy with preparations for what experts predict will be a possibly busier than usual hurricane season, which begins June 1. The county held a state…
Head games
HAROLD — Some athletes have to wear a helmet because of a sports' dangers.
Teenager J.C. Wilson has to wear two of them.
Wilson, 15, has been wearing a football helmet during spring practice at M…
Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomes baby rhino
GULF BREEZE — Gulf Breeze Zoo, a Zoo and Aquarium Association accredited facility, is excited to announce the birth of its first Southern white rhinoceros. The healthy baby girl, named Katana was bor…
UF Health cutting ribbon on dynamic research facility
JACKSONVILLE — A new groundbreaking research facility that will focus on aging studies is preparing to open its doors on the campus of UF Health Jacksonville, bringing another vital health resource t…















