Butterflies, pollinators get spotlight in extension office event
October 7, 2024
Pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in the lives of plants and, by extension, humans.
Okaloosa Gas Navarre Fishing Rodeo to be held this weekend on Navarre Beach
October 4, 2024
The Okaloosa Gas Navarre Fishing Rodeo is celebrating its 12th anniversary the first weekend in October. This year’s event will take place Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 in conjunction with Santa Rosa County’s Fish Navarre Weekend.
Milton names its homecoming queen
October 3, 2024
Mya Waitman was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of Milton’s football game against Mosley last Monday night.
Grover’s Fingers and Wings submits rezoning request for new location in Pace
October 3, 2024
Construction is well underway on Grover’s Fingers and Wings second location in Milton, but the local restaurant chain may soon have third location in Pace.
Santa Rosa Co. teachers to receive pay increase after district, teacher’s union agree on TSIA dispersion
October 2, 2024
The Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE) have reached a deal on Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA) funds with Santa Rosa District Schools. TSIA funds come from the State of Florida’s Department of Education.
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
October 2, 2024
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024.
Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road closed beginning Tuesday, October 1
October 1, 2024
Due to infrastructure improvements made by Pace Systems, Inc., Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 1, until further notice. Traffic will detour to Fawnwood Drive and Pinetree Drive.
DOH-Santa Rosa County celebrates opening of the Little Free Pantry
October 1, 2024
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is celebrating the opening of the Little Free Pantry Box to provide Santa Rosa County residents in need access to non-perishable food items at no cost.
Adams Road in Pace closed due to fire main damage
September 30, 2024
The western portion of Adams Road in Pace is closed due to damage to a fire main. Pace Water System, Inc. is onsite making repairs.
Bridge on Polktown Road closed beginning today, Sept. 30
September 30, 2024
The bridge on Polktown Road, just west of Country Mill Road, will be closed beginning today, Mon., Sept. 30 due to safety concerns on a settling headwall. Repairs will begin within a week, weather permitting, and are expected to take up to a month to complete. Traffic will detour to and from the north end of Polktown Road off Curt Lane.