Oct 7, 2024
UPDATE: Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was about 715 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida at 10 a.m. The storm’s winds were 160 miles per hour, according to the NHC update at 10 a.m. The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday evening […]
Oct 7, 2024
Miracle League braves stormy weather for some baseball
While it only lasted a few innings, before rain forced their game’s postponement, Miracle League of Santa Rosa County participants were having a blast playing baseball Thursday, Oct. 3.
Oct 7, 2024
Butterflies, pollinators get spotlight in extension office event
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in the lives of plants and, by extension, humans.
Oct 7, 2024
Hurricane Milton up to category 4, landfall expected Wednesday evening or Thursday morning
Hurricane Milton is now a category 4 storm, increasing in intensity just after the National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. advisory.
Oct 4, 2024
Okaloosa Gas Navarre Fishing Rodeo to be held this weekend on Navarre Beach
The Okaloosa Gas Navarre Fishing Rodeo is celebrating its 12th anniversary the first weekend in October. This year’s event will take place Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 in conjunction with Santa Rosa County’s Fish Navarre Weekend.
Oct 3, 2024
Milton names its homecoming queen
Mya Waitman was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of Milton’s football game against Mosley last Monday night.
Oct 3, 2024
Grover’s Fingers and Wings submits rezoning request for new location in Pace
Construction is well underway on Grover’s Fingers and Wings second location in Milton, but the local restaurant chain may soon have third location in Pace.
Oct 2, 2024
Sheriff vows to make anyone who threatens local schools ‘Facebook famous’
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said on Oct. 1 that he would make anyone who posted threats against local schools “Facebook famous.”
Oct 2, 2024
Santa Rosa Co. teachers to receive pay increase after district, teacher’s union agree on TSIA dispersion
The Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE) have reached a deal on Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) funds with Santa Rosa District Schools. TSIA funds come from the State of Florida’s Department of Education.
Oct 2, 2024
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024.