Man who allegedly stole from Danika Troy crime scene pleads not guilty
January 5, 2026
A man connected with the Danika Troy crime scene has pleaded not guilty to charges he stole from the scene and failed to report her death. Troy, 14, was murdered last month and her body was found in the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown.
Prescribed burns in north Santa Rosa County Jan. 2
January 2, 2026
On Friday, Jan. 2, a contractor is planning to conduct two prescribed burns on private lands that could be visible to passing motorists.
Intersection of West Spencer Field/South Spencer Field Roads, Giddens Lane to close
December 30, 2025
The intersection of West Spencer Field Road, South Spencer Field Road, and Giddens Lane will be closed beginning Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, for the construction of a roundabout. Weather permitting, work is expected to be completed by early August 2026.
Several county offices to close for New Year’s Eve, Day.
December 29, 2025
Santa Rosa County has announced New Year’s Eve and Day closures for various county departments and offices.
New details emerge in Danika Troy murder case
December 29, 2025
16-year-old Gabriel Williams’ and 14-year-old Kimahri Blevins’ court files regarding the Danika Troy murder case have been made available to the public. This suggests the minors will be tried as adults.
AI ‘bill of rights’ emerges in senate
December 23, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — In a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal dubbed the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.”
Local toy drive draws crowds, celebrates donations
December 23, 2025
The Krewe of Airship Pirates took toy drives to a new level this year, hosting a toy drive and a celebration on the drive’s final day that featured circus performers, chili dogs, hot chocolate and Santa Claus arriving in style by helicopter.
Bill would eliminate registration decals
December 22, 2025
Motorists would no longer have to peel and place yellow vehicle registration stickers on their license plates, under a measure filed Friday for the 2026 regular session that begins Jan. 13.
Background details surface on teens accused in Danika Troy killing
December 19, 2025
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
Home builders enter growth law fray
December 18, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Home Builders Association has joined a legal battle to help defend a new state law that includes blocking cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans.
















