Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
September events at your library
August 27, 2025
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the Santa Rosa County Library System. There’s more than meets the eye at your library. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.
Zoning is a promise, not a suggestion
August 27, 2025
In communities across Florida, from Milton to Navarre, the quiet lines on zoning maps are being redrawn with alarming frequency. What was once a tool for thoughtful planning has become a revolving door for developers seeking exceptions. But zoning isn’t meant to be flexible on demand—it’s a promise to residents, a blueprint for sustainable growth, and a safeguard for the character of our towns.
H.E. Roberts Roofing, committed to satisfaction
August 27, 2025
H.E. Roberts Roofing is a company that cares. Their hometown values, commitment to their community and top-quality service and product make them a business you can trust.
Stuff the Bus garnered $78K in school supplies, donations in 2025
August 25, 2025
This July, Stuff the Bus, the annual donations drive organized by United Way of West Florida, brought together Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents to support local schools and students for the 2025-26 school year.
FWC seeking help from the public regarding bear found shot in Santa Rosa County
August 25, 2025
On July 25, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a report of a deceased bear found on Lovewood Drive in Navarre in Santa Rosa County. The bear had been killed by a gunshot wound to its side.
Santa Rosa Retired Educators Association returns, to hold first meeting Sept. 8
August 25, 2025
The school year is back and so is the Santa Rosa County Retired Educators Association.