Oct 8, 2013
Department of Health confirms Vibrio vulnificus infection
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has confirmed the first case of Vibrio vulnificus infection in a Santa Rosa County resident this year. The bacterium was identi…
Oct 8, 2013
Man found dead in water near Carpenter's Park
A man's body was found Tuesday in the Blackwater River near Carpenter's Park after he went missing, according to Milton Police. Officers helped secure the scene in conjunction with Florida Wildlife C…
Oct 8, 2013
Deputies: Family eviction turns bloody; 2 arrested
An eviction turned bloody when a woman and her boyfriend returned to an apartment, allegedly trashing the place and were caught in the act, according to a Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office report.
Deput…
Oct 8, 2013
Details not released yet on fatal Hwy 87 crash at Hickory Hammock Rd.
The Florida Highway Patrol website is indicating a traffic fatality resulting from a 5:30 p.m. crash.
No further details have been released at this time. We will update as soon as possible.
Oct 7, 2013
County Commission meeting agenda from Monday, Oct. 7
* Can be view on-line at county's website.
Economic Development Committee – Salter & Cole
1. Update by Enterprise Florida, Inc. by Chief Operating Officer Griff Salmon.
2.Discussion of …
Oct 7, 2013
New Intelligent Transportation System Planned for Northwest Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work the week of October 14 on a $24 million Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network in Northwest Florida. The network will include…
Oct 6, 2013
Jay Chamber September minutes; plans for trick or treat event
The Jay Area Chamber of Commerce met Monday, September 9, in the Jay Community Center's social hall. Lunch was served at noon. Before lunch, President Jamie Mattina led the Pledge of Allegiance to t…
Oct 6, 2013
Commission to Interview Firms for Tennis Center Architectural Services
The Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners will interview five firms who submitted architectural services proposals for tennis courts at Benny Russell Park Thursday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the com…
Oct 6, 2013
Jay chamber minutes; next meeting Monday Oct. 7
The Jay Area Chamber of Commerce met Monday, September 9, in the Jay Community Center's social hall. Lunch was served at noon. Before lunch, President Jamie Mattina led the Pledge of Allegiance to t…
Oct 4, 2013
Blackwater River State Park closures announced
All campgrounds and recreation areas on Blackwater River State Forest will be closed today at 5:00 p.m. CST due to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Karen.
**Recreation areas and campgrounds wi…