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.
Apr 28, 2025
Builders wary of Ibis Road decision
The crowd at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 24, was comprised of Ibis Road residents, builders, and a lawyer waiting for an update on Ibis Road. The question on everyone’s mind is, will the cul-de-sac Ibis Road become a thoroughfare?
Apr 28, 2025
Construction Career Days 2025
More than 1,300 high school students convened for the 2025 Northwest Florida Construction Career Days on April 22-23. The two-day event was a hands-on experience and an opportunity for students to explore new career possibilities.
Apr 25, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host Community Cats Day on Tuesday, April 29
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cats Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Tuesday, April 29 at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. 30 stray/feral cats will be accepted for free spaying and neutering.