May 2, 2025
FDOT: Traffic advisory for Santa Rosa County drivers
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
May 2, 2025
A peak behind the blueberry bush
The Free Highbush Blueberry Giveaway on April 25 was at Benny Russell Park. The annual event is hosted by the Azalea Garden Club of Pace and sponsored by Santa Rosa County and the Florida Division of Forestry.
May 1, 2025
$10 million gas line replacement project underway in Milton
On May 1, the City of Milton held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $10 million gas line replacement project, replacing 12 miles of aging natural gas pipeline.
Apr 30, 2025
Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System
A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Apr 30, 2025
Milton woman wins $1 million
Today, the Florida Lottery announced that 66-year-old Pamela Mashburn of Milton claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X Scratch-Off game.
Apr 30, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Friday, May 9 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped. Participants must be residents of Santa Rosa County and will need to show an ID. All cats need to be in a carrier and dogs need to be on leash and collar.
Apr 29, 2025
Septic to Sewer
Ahead of the county adopting an ordinance to reflect the state statute requiring sewer connection, county commissioners assuage concerns.
Apr 29, 2025
Honoring the Doolittle Raid
On April 18, 1942, a small group of Army Air Forces aviators changed the momentum of World War II with a single, audacious strike. Known as the Doolittle Raid, this operation — launched from the deck of the USS Hornet — was the first U.S. air attack on Japan’s home islands.
Apr 29, 2025
East Spencer Field Road closure at Highway 90 beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1
East Spencer Field Road will be closed at the Highway 90 intersection in Pea Ridge/Pace for repaving of the turn lane beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Weather permitting, the road will reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 2.
Apr 29, 2025
Commissioners move forward on Rural Protection Zone
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, the commissioners revisited the idea to extend the Rural Protection Zone.