On Nov. 5 the citizens of Santa Rosa County voted no to the one cent sales tax. Now the county will have to find new funding opportunities for improvements to county roads, what was believed to be a top issue among voters when the penny sales tax was proposed.

Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) remind everyone participating in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety while gearing up for some spooky fun and exciting activities!

The War Horse Project of the Gulf Coast is a nonprofit that began as an equine therapy farm exclusively for veterans. Now, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the benefits of working with horses.

The Fenner Ride, a crucial Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida fundraiser, drew 275 registrants this year.

Over a century after welcoming its first visitors, the Jones House on Henry Street continues to thrive as a popular gathering place — both for the Panhandle Butterfly House, its current occupant, and, as some claim, the spirits of those who lived there long ago.

After years of serving adults with disabilities, the Arc of the Emerald Coast is closing its Milton location.

On Aug. 10, 2024, the Santa Rosa County racing community lost a beloved figure. That day, James Fox, 33, of DeFuniak Springs, suffered a medical emergency during a race at Southern Raceway in Milton. His car crashed into the concrete wall and fence that surrounded the track.

Over the weekend participants carried 138 pounds of weight for 138 miles with one goal in mind — to honor the fallen.

While it only lasted a few innings, before rain forced their game’s postponement, Miracle League of Santa Rosa County participants were having a blast playing baseball Thursday, Oct. 3.

Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in the lives of plants and, by extension, humans.