Santa Rosa County Libraries to host Kindness Food Drive
The Santa Rosa County Library System will hold its fourth annual Kindness Food Drive Sept. 1-30.
Milton announced Labor Day changes
The city of Milton has announced changes to trash pickup schedules for the upcoming Labor Day holiday.
School district partnership to support student safety, digital wellness
Santa Rosa County District Schools is continuing its partnership with SmartSocial for the 2026-27 school year.
Milton man arrested for November hit-and-run involving one death
A Milton man was arrested Sept. 2 in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Old Bagdad Highway last November, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
New Pea Ridge principal sets sights on ‘A’ grade
The new principal of Pea Ridge Elementary School has set a clear goal for her first year: Move the school from a “B” to an “A.”
Man who found Danika Troy’s body, took scooter sentenced to prison
The man who first found Danika Troy’s body in the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown has been sentenced to prison.
The chaplain who helps others on their worst day
For 26 years, when someone in Santa Rosa County has faced one of the worst days of their life, Bill Wright has often been the man walking in behind first responders.
Applications open for Leadership Santa Rosa Class 40
Applications are open for the 40th class of Leadership Santa Rosa, with a deadline of midnight Sept. 15.
Santa Rosa County denies data tower request in Tiger Point
Santa Rosa County commissioners denied a request on Aug. 27 to build a 150-foot cell tower behind the Walmart in Tiger Point.
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office stops use of Flock cameras after state revokes permits
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson directed the Sheriff’s Office to stop using Flock cameras after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits allowing local law enforcement agencies to place the cameras along state roads.

















