Florida’s Great Northwest’s Shane Chadwick achieves International Economic Development Certification
March 29, 2024
Regional economic development professional, Shane Chadwick, who serves as business intelligence and marketing manager with Florida’s Great Northwest, has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Giant flag not discussed at TDC workshop
March 29, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council approved spending $5.5 million on capital projects in the budget year beginning Oct. 1, but installing a giant American flag isn’t on the list.
Jubilee seeks rezoning for drastically smaller development
March 29, 2024
Jubilee developers are asking to rezone 34 acres on Berryhill Road from AG-RR (rural residential) to TC-1 (town center core) while stressing that the project is not part of its vision for a 2,700-acre planned community northeast of Pace.
Permit granted
March 28, 2024
In what officials are calling a significant milestone, the City of Milton has been issued a permit for a water reclamation facility.
Jay man arrested with $200k worth of spice
March 28, 2024
A Jay man was arrested Wednesday evening, March 27, after he led law enforcement on a chase which ended on Highway 87 N. The incident stemmed from a search warrant being served on the man’s property in connection with a case out of Escambia County.
Travis Paul Sterback, 27, is charged with trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, fleeing and eluding at high speed and firing a weapon in public.
New Florida Panther license plate now available
March 28, 2024
Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Florida recently revealed the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate, which is available when renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time.
Outdoor Fun Day revives spirit of Royal Ambassadors field days
March 28, 2024
About 90 children and parents trekked to northern Santa Rosa County last month to help revive a legacy. They gathered at Camp Paquette in the Blackwater River State Forest to participate in the first Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day, an event meant to provide healthy, fun activities while teaching children about Christian missionary work.
Col. Allison Black retires after 32 years of service
March 27, 2024
Col. Allison Black was looking to be part of something meaningful when she joined the military out of high school.
She never thought her time serving her country would last three decades.
Santa Rosa Chamber welcomes new CEO
March 26, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new CEO to step in after Donna Tucker retired after having served 23 years.
UF/IFAS schedules 2024 Santa Rosa County Farm Tour
March 25, 2024
The University of Florida/Institute of Family and Agriculture Science will host the 2024 Santa Rosa County Farm Tour on Thursday, May 16.
















