Dec 13, 2017
Commissioner visits Jay Christmas parade
JAY — Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker attended Jay’s Christmas parade on Saturday.
"I love going to Jay," Parker said. "The people in the Jay community are shining examples of southern ho…
Dec 13, 2017
County considers signs for new judicial center land
MILTON — Travelers on Avalon Boulevard and Mulat Road may soon see signage indicating the new judicial center's location.
Santa Rosa County Commissioners Chairman Bob Cole directed staff to seek pr…
Dec 12, 2017
Pace singer balances her music career with high school
PACE — Samantha LaPorta, a 16-year-old rising music artist, divides her time between Pace, New York City, Los Angeles and Nashville.
In August, she performed at Pensacola’s Vinyl Music Hall for an …
Dec 12, 2017
Catching up with Gulf Breeze High's all-star football players
Editor's note: This continues our series on Santa Rosa County's student athletes selected for the 2017 Subway High School All-Star Football Team.
GULF BREEZE — Deems Edlund, Jacob Tisdale and Bry…
Dec 12, 2017
Mixing music with service
PACE — Pace High School’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society — the international society designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, and reward them for their ac…
Dec 12, 2017
State slashes transportation program's funding
MILTON — The statewide Transportation Disadvantaged Program provides transportation to those lacking access to transportation for medical and other purposes. However, funding for the program in Santa…
Dec 11, 2017
Santa Rosa County library events
MILTON — These library events are scheduled throughout Santa Rosa County. RECURRING UF-IFAS EXTENSION: 10 a.m. every third Friday at the Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences presents a monthly series on a variety of topics including agriculture, the environment, sustainable living, disaster preparation and recovery, […]
Dec 11, 2017
Santa Rosa cleanup activities
MILTON — One Ocean Hour beach cleanup opportunity remains in 2017. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags are supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. CLEAN WAYSIDE PARK: Dec. 16. Sign in at 8:45 a.m. and clean from 9-10 a.m. at Wayside Park, located at the visitor center […]
Dec 11, 2017
What's Happening in Santa Rosa County
MILTON — Upcoming Santa Rosa County events and activities are as follows. HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Santa Rosa County South Service Center Veterans Services office will be closed Christmas week, Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, reopening Jan 2. The Veterans Services office in Milton will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 along with other county offices, reopening […]
Dec 11, 2017
4 Santa Rosa traffic changes to expect
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Santa Rosa County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
• Interstate 10 widening from Escambia Bay Br…