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Mar 1, 2022
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Pelican Bayou Bridge repairs begin Wed., Mar. 2

Bridge repairs for Pelican Bayou Bridge on Ward Basin Road in East Milton will begin Wed., Mar. 2 and may last up to four weeks, depending on weather conditions.
Feb 28, 2022

Florida Supervisors of Elections to hand out scholarships

The Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2022 to college students, according to Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane.
Feb 25, 2022

Setting it straight

Milton officials speak out on new facility

After hearing too many statements they say are inaccurate about the location of Milton’s new water reclamation facility, Milton city officials are speaking up.

Feb 24, 2022
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BISSELL Pet Foundation announces “Empty the Shelters” Florida emergency adoption event

BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting a statewide emergency relief “Empty the Shelters” adoption event from Feb. 24-28, 2022. This event is a collaborative effort to support Florida shelters by finding loving homes for pets and providing relief to shelters assisting Santa Rosa County Animal Services after an intake of more than 70 dogs from a large-scale neglect case.

BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees for $25 or less for cats and dogs. This emergency event will be hosted in more than 12 shelters throughout Florida. The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Shelter is also participating.

Feb 23, 2022

SRC Animal Services intakes large number of dogs, needs your help

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) continues to have an urgent need for the community to adopt or foster dogs as the shelter remains at critical capacity. The shelter is in the process of performing intake on more than 70 additional dogs from a special case involving a community member in Santa Rosa County who became overwhelmed.
Feb 19, 2022

Santa Rosa County gets $800,000 for Floridatown Living Shoreline project

This was part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement of grants totaling over $404 million for 113 environmental resilience projects across the state of Florida.
Feb 19, 2022

Santa Rosa Tourist Development Office opens funding cycle for local grants

The goal of the TDO’s local event marketing grant program and sponsorships is to increase out-of-market awareness of the county’s tourism brand “Navarre Beach, Florida’s Most Relaxing Place” as a tourist destination and to drive lodging room occupancy by funding the marketing and promotional efforts of the county’s tourism events.
Feb 18, 2022
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Santa Rosa County cold weather shelter open Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19

The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will open Fri., Feb. 18 and Sat., Feb. 19 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.

Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Only service animals (with verification of rabies vaccination) are permitted to stay with guests. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.

Feb 18, 2022

Take the test! Help determine countywide internet access

Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to help assess gaps in reliable internet service throughout Santa Rosa County.
Feb 18, 2022
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Milton man goes on to become star of MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’

“He grew up in the shadow of his brother Charles Jiminez, who at 17 was the youngest member of the Seattle Mariner’s baseball team to be drafted. Will wanted to emulate his brother’s accomplishments, and I always knew that his optimism and enthusiasm for whatever he took on would one day allow him to achieve his dream.”
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