Precautionary Boil Water Notice rescinded in Bagdad-Garcon Point area
The “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” has been rescinded/canceled for the customers in the following areas:
Santa Rosa County School Board to consider updated school choice plan
The Santa Rosa County School Board is set to consider an updated school choice plan for the 2026-27 school year at its Thursday meeting, a document outlining how families across the district’s roughly 31,000 students may request transfers and access alternative education options.
Body discovered beneath Garcon Point Bridge; investigation ongoing
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a deceased man who was found underneath the Garcon Point Bridge on Monday, according to a social media post from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Family History and Research Center to adjust hours beginning April 4
Beginning April 4, 2026, the Family History and Research Center (FHRC), located at 6275 Dogwood Drive, Milton, FL, will adjust its hours of operation.
County civil service board nominations open until April 24
Nominations for a position with the Civil Service Board in Santa Rosa County will be accepted beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, by the Supervisor of Elections Office and must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m., Fri., Apr. 24, 2026. Any registered voter in Santa Rosa County qualifies.
18-year-old Milton man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
An 18-year-old Milton man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash at a Berryhill Road intersection, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Long time East Milton resident Renee Johnmeyer makes her case to be the next Santa Rosa County Commissioner for District 2.
Renee Johnmeyer says she did not go looking for a career in politics. Politics, she says, came to her.
Boyles wraps first full legislative session, cites learning curve
State Rep. Nathan Boyles, R-Baker, is wrapping up what he calls his first full legislative session in Tallahassee, and the freshman Republican said the biggest adjustment has been learning how to move policy in a chamber with far more colleagues — and competing interests — than the Okaloosa County Commission he came from.
Milton to mark 32nd Arbor Day with tree planting at Milton High School
The City of Milton will mark its 32nd consecutive Arbor Day celebration with a tree planting ceremony at Milton High School on April 24, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Pace High teacher wins $50,000 FPL classroom makeover grant
A Pace High School environmental science teacher has been awarded a $50,000 classroom makeover grant from Florida Power & Light and the NextEra Foundation, school and district officials announced Wednesday.



















