Cold Weather Shelter open through Wednesday night
The cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will now be open through Wednesday night, Jan. 13 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, according to the Santa Rosa County Public Information Office…
Florida Department of Health Santa Rosa recognized for excellence in public health emergencies
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) was recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to,…
Three finalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Paula Jones of Avalon Middle School, Stephanie Duffy of Gulf Breeze High School and Sarah Thomin of Holley-Navarre Primary School have been announced as the three finalists for the Santa Rosa County …
Portion of Sandy Forest Road closed for bridge replacement, road repair
Officials with the Florida Forest Service have closed a portion of Sandy Forest Road from Munson Highway to Charlie Foster Road for bridge replacement and road repair, according to a press release fr…
Frustrations mount about Avalon Blvd.
The $1.7 million, four-lane project of Avalon Boulevard originated to resurface 6.1 miles of the road from the Garcon Point Bridge to south of Interstate 10 began in 2009 and should have been complet…
Jay principal thanks community, staff for 'Innovative Principal' nomination
In her third year as principal at JayElementary School, Kelly Allen-Short is thankful for the support her school has received not only from the teachers and staff, but from the community as well. Wit…
Father searches for missing son
Winston Swiney is seeking answers in finding his son, Steven, who reportedly went missing from his residence in the Bagdad area of Milton last November.
Winston, who currently lives and works in Ch…
County seeks recycling options
The county is still seeking an economical recycling option by finding a cheaper transportation method. Monday, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners discussed the lack of recycling opti…
Chumuckla Elementary celebrate 'First Responder Appreciation'
To conclude Florida First Responder Appreciation Week, which was issued by Governor Rick Scott in a proclamation for January 4-8, students and staff at Chumuckla Elementary School welcomed first resp…
Holley Navarre boil water notice lifted
The precautionary boil water notice issued by Holley Navarre Water System for the area West of Avenida De Sol between Las Vagas Trail and Escola Street on January 7 has been lifted following the retu…
















