Santa Rosa County announced the completion of a $1 million living shoreline project at Floridatown Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 16, completing a project that officials say will protect nearly 1,000 feet of bayfront from coastal erosion that has steadily damaged it since hurricanes Ivan and Sally.

 A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for our area until 5 p.m. today as post-tropical cyclone Arthur is now a trough across SE Texas extending into SW Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Safety is the cornerstone of Florida Power & Light (FPL)’s commitment to our customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season.

Whether you’re a longtime Floridian or new to the state, having a plan in place is the best way to stay safe this storm season. Below is a list of what you can do before, during and after a storm.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating three people for their alleged roles in the death of an alligator in Milton.

The three people allegedly trapped, transported and killed an 8.5-foot alligator.

Pavement repairs will force lane closures of Garcon Point Road from Sundial Boulevard to Slalom Road beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

Forecasters from the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama, say that tropical moisture from the western Gulf could bring up to four inches of rain and flooding over the next three days.

The City of Milton will mark Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday with Riverfest 2026, a free family event set for Saturday, July 4, at Jernigan’s Landing and Downtown Milton.

Contractors hitting a main break off Da Lisa Road has forced the Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System issue a precautionary boil water notice.

A Pace woman arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence allegedly had two children in the vehicle with her at the time.

No serious injuries were reported after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper rear-ended another vehicle on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.