Stories by Staff Reporters

Aesthetic upgrades don’t fix roads: Santa Rosa’s misplaced priorities

February 26, 2026

Editor’s note: The vote on this issue took place Thursday, Feb. 26, after this was published. Commissioner Bobby Burkett made a motion to deny the request to upgrade the board room. Commissioners Ray Eddington and Rhett Rowell followed with a “yes to deny” vote. The budgeted item failed on a 3-2 vote with Commissioners Colten […]

Milton mother arrested in connection to six year old child’s death

February 25, 2026

A Milton woman accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter stabbed the child more than 20 times inside their home before calling family members and making statements about evil spirits, according to an arrest report released by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Pace Center for Girls to host 13th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser

February 24, 2026

The Pace Center for Girls Escambia-Santa Rosa will host its 13th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser Sunday, April 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sanders Beach Corrine Jones Resource Center, bringing together amateur and professional male chefs competing to support at-risk girls and young women across Santa Rosa County.

Pea Ridge Connector roundabout lane to temporarily close

February 23, 2026

A portion of the outside lane of the Pea Ridge Connector roundabout will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25, and continue through Friday, Feb. 27, according to Santa Rosa County officials.

Pace woman arrested after allegedly stabbing vehicle

February 23, 2026

A 37-year-old Pace woman was arrested on Feb. 16 after authorities say she stabbed her husband’s vehicle multiple times with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance at a residence on Tulip Hill Road.

Florida Highway Patrol responds to deadly crash on Interstate 10

February 19, 2026

A 59-year-old Opelousas, Louisiana man has died after sustaining injuries in a single-car crash that occurred on Interstate 10 near mile-marker 35 in Santa Rosa County on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Willard Norris Road to close Monday for repaving at Red Pine St

February 19, 2026

A portion of Willard Norris Road at Red Pine Street will be milled and repaved beginning Monday morning, Feb. 23, according to a news release from Santa Rosa County.

Florida Highway Patrol investigates death on Interstate 10

February 18, 2026

A 49-year-old man from Wharton, Texas, was found dead Tuesday afternoon inside a semi-truck parked along Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County after a welfare check prompted a response from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), according to authorities.

Ash Wednesday begins Lenten season at St. Rose of Lima in Milton

February 11, 2026

Wednesday, Feb. 18, marks the annual tradition of Ash Wednesday in the Christian faith. Ash Wednesday is a time of reflection and renewed focus on Christ, his teachings and each person’s faith journey. The day will also mark the beginning of the Lenten period, a season of prayer and fasting which lasts for 40 days until Easter Sunday.

Sidewalk closure at West Spencer Field/South Spencer Field roads

February 11, 2026

The sidewalks at the intersection of West Spencer Field and South Spencer Field Roads are now closed to all pedestrian traffic for the construction of a roundabout. This is only for the portion of the sidewalks within the project area. Sidewalks past these points remain open for use.

Stories by Staff Reporters

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