City of Milton to increase enforcement of certain code violations
September 8, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Milton will step up enforcement of “derelict, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles within city limits,” according to a press release from the city.
Leadership Santa Rosa and SRC Chamber of Commerce part ways
September 8, 2025
Leadership Santa Rosa and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce have decided to mutually part ways after 41 years of working together to put on the county-wide leadership development program.
Warhorse Project founder acquitted at trial, nonprofit faces financial burden
September 2, 2025
Facing a decade in prison, Milton father Sean Hollonbeck went to trial Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Santa Rosa County. Hollonbeck was ultimately acquitted on charges of false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The charges were related to a 2024 incident in which Hollonbeck held an Uber driver at gun-point. Throughout his time facing the charges, Hollonbeck maintained he acted as any parent would under the circumstances.
‘He’s a biggun’
August 27, 2025
Alligator hunting season in Florida began Aug. 15 at midnight. Within just a few hours, what will likely be one of the biggest gators of the season was caught on the Yellow River in Santa Rosa County.
Chumuckla Elementary among top schools in state for positive behavior
August 25, 2025
If you walk into your child’s school, there is a chance you might hear they belong to a “house” or have received a “feather.” Don’t be alarmed. They are partaking in their school’s PBIS program.
County participates in National Night Out
August 12, 2025
Normally, when you see several police cars with their red and blues on, excitement isn’t the first word that comes to mind. On August 5, the Milton Police Department and Santa Rosa County first responders aimed to change that.
City of Milton releases Bands on the Blackwater schedule
July 31, 2025
The City of Milton has released its Bands on the Blackwater schedule. Bands on the Blackwater will present free, live music along Blackwater River every Friday night from August 29 to October 24, 7-9 p.m.
ScholarGPS recognizes UWF professor, known for BP oil spill research, as highly-ranked scholar
July 30, 2025
Distinguished University of West Florida biology professor Dr. Wade Jeffrey has earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named Jeffrey a “Highly Ranked Scholar,” placing him in the top .05% worldwide in the field of life sciences. Scholars are recognized for their significant contributions to research, as measured by publication count, citations and h-index.
Florida participates in second annual tax free holiday
July 23, 2025
The start of the new school year is just around the corner. Students in Santa Rosa County will return to class on August 11, leaving less than a month before the semester begins.
Jeeping for Charity
July 22, 2025
For some car owners, owning a Jeep would be like owning any other car. For die-hard Jeep lovers, it’s a little bit different. That’s where Santa Rosa Jeeps comes in. The car club, a collective for owners of Jeep Wranglers in Santa Rosa County, was created to show off members’ Jeeps and help the community at the same time. On July 12, the group did just that, putting on a show-and-shine car show with proceeds from the event going to Ronald McDonald House Charities.