Mar 11, 2025
Victim advocates, serving the community in time of need
On Feb. 27, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office recognized their Victim Advocates Supervisor, Lisa Burrus, for 25 years of dedicated service.
Mar 11, 2025
New coffee spots coming to Pace and Milton
Three new coffee spots are coming to the Pace and Milton area. One chain that has never been in the area, and two local options that are expanding their operations.
Mar 11, 2025
Milton hires first female police chief
The City of Milton announced that Jennifer M. Frank will serve as Milton’s next Police Chief, officially stepping into the role in late April. Frank is the first female police chief in Northwest Florida and the 21st in the state.
Feb 19, 2025
No help for Mulat Bayou
The overnight rain Feb. 18-19 brought more red clay down the drainage ways from behind Damon Drive Cottages and reportedly fed it into Mulat Bayou. The residents nearby say there are no solutions in sight and no help on the horizon.
Feb 18, 2025
18-year-old dies in fatal crash on Highway 4
On Feb. 17, a fatal head-on vehicle crash occurred on Highway 4, just east of Hurricane Lake Road.
Jan 26, 2025
Woman arrested in connection with husband’s death
Following the discovery of Allen Phillips’ body at his home on Jan. 24, his wife Tequila Phillips has been arrested by the Wetumpka Police Department in Alabama and is waiting for extradition to Santa Rosa County. Allen’s body was discovered after a family member called the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office requesting a wellness check at […]
Jan 20, 2025
Winter Weather Update – Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m.
From the Santa Rosa County Emergency Management Office: Weather update from the National Weather Service in Mobile: Extreme winter weather conditions are forecasted for Monday (Jan. 20) into Tuesday night (Jan. 21) for our area. Santa Rosa County has been placed under a winter storm warming from 6 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 21) through 6 a.m. […]
Dec 26, 2024
Treecycle Christmas tree disposal
Live trees are a festive and fragrant holiday decoration for many families during the Christmas holidays, and Santa Rosa County Public Works offers an environmentally friendly option for disposal.
Dec 20, 2024
Milton City Council unanimously votes to “fast track” wastewater treatment plant and effluent removal
Milton City Council were presented with two options on Dec. 19 during their special meeting to discuss the wastewater treatment plant: Fast-track or blank page.
Dec 18, 2024
Santa Rosa County earns Purple Star School Distinction
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced 176 schools and five districts that earned the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation. Santa Rosa County being one of the five school districts.