News Archive

After a year of internal transitions, Santa Rosa County has a new – and old – attorney in place. Tom Dannheisser, county attorney for more than 20 years, has stepped back into that role after serving as a county and circuit judge.

Construction activities have begun on the U.S. 90 bridge replacement project over Simpson River in Santa Rosa County.

The Santa Rosa County School District checked a number of boxes to provide for future growth in 2021. In 12 months, the district has opened one new school – East Bay K-8 – and has a second K-8 under construction in the north end of the county.

Paul Gallant built his own house boat, the Hoola Hut, using a pontoon boat as his base.

A HOPE, Inc. begins Project Hallelujah in Milton

Avalon Baptist Church hosted their annual Christmas Extravaganza on Dec. 10 and 11.

The Milton community kicked off the holiday season earlier this month with the Milton Christmas Lighted Boat Parade and the Milton Christmas Parade.

Locklin Technical College recently received two grants totaling $138,254 for registered apprenticeship programs.

County officials have announced their holiday schedule for Dec. 23, 24 and 31.

Rep. Jayer Williamson has filed a number of bills that will be considered during next year's Legislative Session.