Water conservation a pressing issue amid continued drought across Florida
April is Water Conservation Month. While April is typically a dry month in the Sunshine State, it comes as Florida experiences drought conditions from Escambia County to Monroe County.
DOH-Santa Rosa offering free or low cost breast cancer screenings
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women Tuesday, April 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Milton launches Yard of the Season recognition program
The City of Milton is asking residents to nominate standout properties for a new Yard of the Season program designed to recognize attractive and creative yards across the community.
Allentown community enjoys Central School’s FARM Day-in photos
Students at Central School got to enjoy a day outside as local businesses and groups came out for the school’s annual FARM Day.
Pace grad helps open Univ. of South Alabama marching band facility
A 2023 graduate from Pace High School helped lead the grand opening of a new marching band facility at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The ribbon cutting took place Friday, March 6.
Rivers Lewis, who is currently a Junior and drum major with the Jaguar Marching Band, said the complex is years in the making.
Faith-based jail recovery program expands to Santa Rosa County
After serving time in jail and prison following an opioid addiction, Dana Clah now works inside county jails helping incarcerated men and women confront trauma, addiction and life decisions through a faith-based recovery program she developed from her own experience.
Meet the new leader of female business empowerment in Santa Rosa County
The City of Milton’s human resources director is taking on a new leadership role aimed at strengthening networking and mentorship opportunities for women across Santa Rosa County.
Leaving an impression: New art gallery opens in Navarre
With an art career spanning 40 years, Dan Beck has built a name for himself.
Beck, an impressionist painter, has won numerous awards and recognitions for his artwork, which bridges traditional impressionism and contemporary art concepts.
Construction Career Days attracts record 1,400 students
Northwest Florida Construction Career Days celebrated a record-breaking sixth year in 2026.
The annual construction and transportation career fair drew more than 1,400 students and chaperones from schools across seven Northwest Florida counties. Counties involved in this year’s event included Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties.
County, Longleaf Alliance team up to create three nature preserves
Vernon Compton stands on the edge of Clear Creek Nature Preserve, where Longleaf Alliance, a conservation organization he belongs to, is currently working to create trails for public recreation.
He said it’s an exciting time for conservation in Northwest Florida.


















