Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System
April 30, 2025
A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic
April 30, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Friday, May 9 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be microchipped. Participants must be residents of Santa Rosa County and will need to show an ID. All cats need to be in a carrier and dogs need to be on leash and collar.
Septic to Sewer
April 29, 2025
Ahead of the county adopting an ordinance to reflect the state statute requiring sewer connection, county commissioners assuage concerns.
Honoring the Doolittle Raid
April 29, 2025
On April 18, 1942, a small group of Army Air Forces aviators changed the momentum of World War II with a single, audacious strike. Known as the Doolittle Raid, this operation — launched from the deck of the USS Hornet — was the first U.S. air attack on Japan’s home islands.
East Spencer Field Road closure at Highway 90 beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1
April 29, 2025
East Spencer Field Road will be closed at the Highway 90 intersection in Pea Ridge/Pace for repaving of the turn lane beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. Weather permitting, the road will reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 2.
Commissioners move forward on Rural Protection Zone
April 29, 2025
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 21, the commissioners revisited the idea to extend the Rural Protection Zone.
Construction Career Days 2025
April 28, 2025
More than 1,300 high school students convened for the 2025 Northwest Florida Construction Career Days on April 22-23. The two-day event was a hands-on experience and an opportunity for students to explore new career possibilities.
Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host Community Cats Day on Tuesday, April 29
April 25, 2025
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cats Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Tuesday, April 29 at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. 30 stray/feral cats will be accepted for free spaying and neutering.
UPDATE: East Bay Boulevard Project Closures
April 25, 2025
East Bay Boulevard in Navarre is closed near Edgewood Drive as of Wednesday morning, April 23. The road is now expected to be closed for two weeks to install two crossings in the area.
Mondelez International, Inc. breaks ground at I-10 Industrial Park
April 24, 2025
Mondelez International, Inc. broke ground on April 23 in Milton’s I-10 Industrial Park. According to Mondelez officials, this new distribution location will distribute cookies and crackers like Oreos and Wheat Thins.