850 Fireman training day gives local firefighters chance to hone skills
November 21, 2025
Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.
Santa Rosa drivers should be on lookout for these roads under construction
November 21, 2025
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
In preparation for the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 and ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30.
Old Bagdad Highway hit and run fatality under investigation
November 20, 2025
A fatality occurred on Old Bagdad Highway on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 20.
New study reveals prevalence of boat strikes on sea turtles
November 19, 2025
A soon-to-be published study on the impacts of watercraft upon sea turtles has found nearly one out of every four sea turtles stranded along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts show signs of vessel-strike injuries (VSI).
Santa Rosa County Libraries receive 101 Wonderbooks through state-funded grant
November 19, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Library System recently added 101 Wonderbooks to its collections, thanks to a grant administered through the Panhandle Library Access Network.
Santa Rosa County warns of email fraud scam
November 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County officials say they’ve been made aware of a continued fraudulent email scam targeting individuals and businesses claiming to be from the planning and zoning department.
Santa Rosa County’s Rural Roots Day showcases local heritage
November 14, 2025
Santa Rosa County celebrated its first annual Rural Roots Day Nov. 8, showcasing the county’s heritage and farming roots in a family-friendly, interactive manner. The event took place at the UF/IFAS extension in Jay, and featured livestock, free food, a pie contest and an archery demonstration hosted by Santa Rosa Archery, among other things.
Man arrested in Pace for attempted murder, threatening officer
November 14, 2025
Dalton Wallace, 30, was arrested Nov. 9 for withholding support, intimidation, two counts of battery, obstructing justice, resisting an officer, burglary and attempted homicide.
County, City of Milton hold Veterans Day ceremony
November 13, 2025
Santa Rosa County, in conjunction with the City of Milton, held a Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, with a county commissioner, decorated veterans and city council members in attendance. The Milton High School ROTC began the event by presenting the colors, followed by MHS Choir performing the Star-Spangled Banner.
County Commissioners approve conservation communities
November 11, 2025
At the Monday, November 10 Land Development Code meeting, the Board of Santa Rosa County Commissioners passed several amendments to the LDC, including the controversial item on conservation communities, also called alternative subdivisions.








