Jan 14, 2025
The President from Plains
Our own Hansen Hasenberg visited Plains, Georgia, last summer and brought back a story for our readers on the childhood farm and other historic sites associated with Jimmy Carter, whose funeral was held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.
Jan 13, 2025
Trouble in Trout Bayou
Milton residents expressed their concerns and troubles with Trout Bayou, a waterway that connects to the Gulf of Mexico and has become increasingly difficult to access.
Jan 9, 2025
Santa Rosa County considers new ways to preserve farmland
At the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 6, Commissioner Rhett Rowell spoke about changing the way the county and landowners think about conservation easements.
Jan 8, 2025
Santa Rosa County special election information
Santa Rosa County republicans will have a special election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Congressional District 1, vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district.
Jan 7, 2025
Jason English swears-in as Clerk of Court
On Jan. 7, Jason English swore in to his new position as the Clerk of Court for Santa Rosa County.
Jan 7, 2025
Air Force names first female SERE specialist to chief master sergeant rank
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas – Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, Nov 1.
Jan 7, 2025
Saving the Longleaf Pine
When floating down Blackwater River before, it is hard to ignore the abundance of pine trees in the area. The native tree is known as the longleaf pine and grows across the southeast from Southern Virginia reaching all the way to Texas. In what was formerly known as Mill Town, the city of Milton has a long history with the tree with the scales of give and take in a continuous fluctuation.
Jan 6, 2025
Residents encouraged to practice cold weather and fire safety
Santa Rosa County Public Safety urges residents to be prepared for the cold weather that will settle in late Monday (Jan. 6) through Tuesday (Jan.7) by remembering the 5 P’s of cold weather safety.
Jan 6, 2025
Florida Beach Patrol of the year 2024
On Jan. 6, the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners recognized Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District as the Florida Beach Patrol of the Year 2024.
Jan 6, 2025
Andy D’s Roadhouse open for business
While two local staples, Grover T’s BBQ and Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill, closed their doors in 2024, a new local restaurant just opened, Andy D’s Roadhouse.
On Friday, Dec. 3, Andrew DeMartin and his wife, Lacey, celebrated the opening of their second restaurant, Andy D’s Roadhouse, which is located off Hwy. 90 at the former Grover T’s BBQ location. The couple opened their first restaurant, Andy D’s, in Navarre in 2023 and did better than they could have hoped for.