A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals a troubling trend for the future of forests in the United States – the loss of native trees.

Monday, April 28, the City of Milton cut the ribbon officially opening two new pickleball courts, bringing the total to 16.

City Councilman Gavin Hawthorne led the initiative to create more pickleball courts for the sport that continues to rise in popularity.

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Hurlburt Field will conduct multiple prescribed burns between May 4-10, pending weather conditions.

The April 30, 2025 “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” is hereby rescinded following the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.

Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

The Free Highbush Blueberry Giveaway on April 25 was at Benny Russell Park. The annual event is hosted by the Azalea Garden Club of Pace and sponsored by Santa Rosa County and the Florida Division of Forestry.

On May 1, the City of Milton held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $10 million gas line replacement project, replacing 12 miles of aging natural gas pipeline.

A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.

Today, the Florida Lottery announced that 66-year-old Pamela Mashburn of Milton claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X Scratch-Off game.

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.