An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his 19-year-old girlfriend inside a camper in Harold, according to an arrest report by the Santa Rosa County Sherriff’s Office.
When Santa Rosa County’s 4-H Senior Poultry Judging Team placed third in the state at the 2026 Florida 4-H Poultry Judging Contest, it marked a major jump from last year’s seventh-place finish.
The City of Milton is preparing to welcome mobile food vendors to Carpenter’s Park in early May with the addition of a newly constructed food truck pad that officials say will improve safety, support local businesses and expand amenities for park visitors.
The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Feb. 26 to deny a $147,078 contract for renovations to its boardroom, citing economic uncertainty and public concern over spending amid debates about property tax and a “tough” upcoming budget process.
As Friendship Baptist Church in Milton navigates leadership changes, one constant has been its youth minister, Logan Matthews, who said his primary focus remains guiding young church members while helping them build lasting spiritual foundations.
Santa Rosa County Commissioners have formally begun the process of negotiating with the U.S. Navy over a potential land leveraging agreement involving Outlying Field Santa Rosa, a move officials say could protect Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s training mission while expanding development opportunities in East Milton.
Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback drew a large crowd of younger voters during a campaign stop Feb. 23 at Ace’s Hanger Southern Grill and Bar in Milton, where supporters cited concerns ranging from overdevelopment and affordability to religious values and generational political change.
Families with children from birth to age five can attend a free early childhood event next month at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, school district officials announced Monday.
Due to another round of cold weather that is forecasted to affect our area, Santa Rosa County officials have announced that Ferris Hill Baptist Church will be open on Feb. 22 and 23 for those in need.
Santa Rosa County officials say they are bracing for tough budget decisions as they update a long‑range strategic plan that will guide infrastructure, growth and county services over the next decade. Rising costs, slowing revenue growth and uncertainty from state legislation could strain future funding, leaders warned.
