State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman on Friday filed House Bill 1485, which would create the North Santa Rosa County Utilities Authority, without changes to the original draft. But changes are coming, he said in a Facebook video posted Sunday.

Berryhill Elementary School Teacher of the Year Katie Carnley understands winning is about more than numbers.

HCA Florida West Hospital announces the opening of a new freestanding emergency room as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion across the state.

Colten Wright announced Friday that he will seek a second term representing District 5 on the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.

Rhett Rowell is a coach who teaches social studies, but don’t confuse him with the Hollywood stereotype. Rowell’s peers selected him to be Jay High School’s Teacher of the Year for his wins in the classroom and his contribution to students’ lives.

Gun shop owner Chris Smith has hired attorney Anthony Sabatini, a former state representative and 2024 Congressional candidate, to represent him in a lawsuit filed against Smith and his business, Gulf Coast Gun and Outdoors, by Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker.

Preparing students for careers as pharmacy technicians lets Vincent Armand, Locklin Technical College’s Teacher of the Year, combine two interests, science and instruction.

A standing-room only crowd at Milton City Hall made it clear Tuesday how they feel about plans for a regional utilities authority for North Santa Rosa County.

A New Year’s Day service at New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Bagdad celebrated the 161st anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, but guest speaker Dr. Antjuan Marsh used the occasion to champion spiritual emancipation.

Fellowship Churches of Santa Rosa County has announced plans for its 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events Saturday, Jan. 13-Monday, Jan. 15.