Feb 26, 2026
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.
Feb 25, 2026
James Fishback makes first campaign stop in Santa Rosa County
Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback drew a large crowd of younger voters during a campaign stop Feb. 23 at Ace’s Hanger Southern Grill and Bar in Milton, where supporters cited concerns ranging from overdevelopment and affordability to religious values and generational political change.
Feb 25, 2026
Milton mother arrested in connection to six year old child’s death
A Milton woman accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter stabbed the child more than 20 times inside their home before calling family members and making statements about evil spirits, according to an arrest report released by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Feb 24, 2026
Pace Center for Girls to host 13th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser
The Pace Center for Girls Escambia-Santa Rosa will host its 13th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser Sunday, April 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sanders Beach Corrine Jones Resource Center, bringing together amateur and professional male chefs competing to support at-risk girls and young women across Santa Rosa County.
Feb 23, 2026
Pea Ridge Connector roundabout lane to temporarily close
A portion of the outside lane of the Pea Ridge Connector roundabout will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, and continue through Friday, Feb. 27, according to Santa Rosa County officials.
Feb 23, 2026
Pace woman arrested after allegedly stabbing vehicle
A 37-year-old Pace woman was arrested on Feb. 16 after authorities say she stabbed her husband’s vehicle multiple times with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance at a residence on Tulip Hill Road.
Feb 20, 2026
Ferris Hill Baptist Church to open as cold weather shelter
Due to another round of cold weather that is forecasted to affect our area, Santa Rosa County officials have announced that Ferris Hill Baptist Church will be open on Feb. 22 and 23 for those in need.
Feb 19, 2026
Florida Highway Patrol responds to deadly crash on Interstate 10
A 59-year-old Opelousas, Louisiana man has died after sustaining injuries in a single-car crash that occurred on Interstate 10 near mile-marker 35 in Santa Rosa County on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Feb 19, 2026
Willard Norris Road to close Monday for repaving at Red Pine St
A portion of Willard Norris Road at Red Pine Street will be milled and repaved beginning Monday morning, Feb. 23, according to a news release from Santa Rosa County.
Feb 18, 2026
Santa Rosa eyes tough budget choices amid growth, tax uncertainty
Santa Rosa County officials say they are bracing for tough budget decisions as they update a long‑range strategic plan that will guide infrastructure, growth and county services over the next decade. Rising costs, slowing revenue growth and uncertainty from state legislation could strain future funding, leaders warned.
















