Santa Rosa County goes after grants tied to NAS Whiting Field
Santa Rosa County Commissioners moved forward July 7 with plans to apply for two state defense grants worth up to $750,000 to support NAS Whiting Field.
County advances funding for Bagdad post office relocation
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on July 7 expressed their unanimous support for grant funding that will allow the Bagdad Village Preservation Association (BVPA) to expand their facility by relocating the historic post office back to the museum.
Jay council stops town manager hiring after public backlash
With the outpouring of public backlash the Town of Jay received over the past couple of weeks, the town council voted 4-1 on July 7 to not move forward with hiring April Watson as the new town’s manager.
County explores BMX track at East Milton Park
Santa Rosa County officials are moving forward with a proposal that would turn an unused portion of East Milton Park into a BMX track, a project some elected officials and local residents believe could put Santa Rosa County on the map for competitive cycling.
Northwest Florida Sheriffs endorse Patronis for second term
The sheriffs of every county in Florida’s 1st Congressional District have endorsed U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis for reelection, according to a news release from the Patronis campaign released July 6.
Santa Rosa residents can weigh in Thursday on proposed data center moratorium
Residents will have the chance to speak their minds as the Santa Rosa County Commission begins deliberations on a proposed one-year moratorium on data centers at 8:30 a.m. July 9 in the Santa Rosa County Commission boardroom.
Local pastors say the time is now to join local small groups
As families settle into the summer months, pastors across Santa Rosa County are encouraging churchgoers to use the extra time to join a small group, saying the smaller settings meet needs that Sunday worship services alone can’t.
Whiting Field is a part of Santa Rosa County’s future success
Randy Roy is paid, in part, to think about a war that hasn’t happened yet and the pilots who’ll fly it.
Milton, UWF partner on stream restoration project at Carpenter’s Park
Carpenter’s Park can be described as one of the crown jewels of the City of Milton: a natural green space with a playground, boardwalks and a few boat ramps. Another feature is a natural creek that runs through the middle of the park.
Santa Rosa County launches resident app
Santa Rosa County residents have a new way to access county information and report maintenance issues.
















