Hurlburt Field Air Park to receive new upgrades
May 8, 2025
The Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park is entering a new phase of development aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and highlighting the legacy of Air Commandos.
Santa Rosa County 4-H archers qualify for national competition
May 6, 2025
Santa Rosa County 4-H has two of its youth members, Fletcher Hill and Kali Marsh, qualified to represent Florida at the National 4-H Archery Competition this summer. Hill and Marsh will travel to Grand Island, Nebraska, where they will compete in the compound bow division alongside two other youth from Florida.
Santa Rosa County launches East Milton Master Plan Survey to gather public input
May 5, 2025
Santa Rosa County invites residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the East Milton area to help shape the future of their community by participating in an online survey now available through June 30, 2025.
UF/IFAS study: Non-native trees quietly invading, causing decline in native trees
May 5, 2025
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.
Pickleball courts opened in Milton
May 5, 2025
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 to perform prescribed burns
May 2, 2025
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Hurlburt Field will conduct multiple prescribed burns between May 4-10, pending weather conditions.
RESCINDED: Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad – Garcon Point Water System
May 2, 2025
The April 30, 2025 “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” is hereby rescinded following the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.
FDOT: Traffic advisory for Santa Rosa County drivers
May 2, 2025
Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
A peak behind the blueberry bush
May 2, 2025
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.
$10 million gas line replacement project underway in Milton
May 1, 2025
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.