Santa Rosa Schools open applications for free and reduced-price meals
Families in Santa Rosa County can begin applying for free and reduced-price school meals for the upcoming school year when the district opens its online portal Friday, July 31.
Crosspoint Church to open its first location in Santa Rosa County
Crosspoint Church will open its Pace campus on Sunday, Aug. 9, marking the first Santa Rosa County location for a church with roots in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Former Jay town manager nominee arrested on sex offender violation
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect current information.
The former nominee to be the Town of Jay’s next town manager was arrested after what the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says was one of multiple arrests in a sex offender compliance sweep.
Tropical Depression 2 forms in Gulf, expected to move west over coming days
Tropical Depression 2 is inching toward the northern Gulf Coast early Monday, with forecasters at the National Weather Service saying the storm could be upgraded to tropical storm status by late afternoon.
Celebrate Independence Day: Local Fireworks Displays You Won’t Want to Miss
There are many ways and places to celebrate our 250th Independence Day.
Thunderbirds returning to Eglin after more than a decade
It has been more than 10 years since Eglin Air Force Base opened its gates to the public for an air show. In April 2027, that will change.
Precautionary boil water notice announced for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System
A precautionary boil water notice has been announced for Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System. The notice affects Winwood Lane.
Intermittent lane closures expected on Berryhill Road
Drivers on Berryhill Road at King George Parkway should expect intermittent lane closures due to contractor damage to a sewer force main in the area.
Celebrate America 250 at your local library throughout June, July
With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Santa Rosa County Library System is showing its patriotic side with a series of events at various branches.
Tornado watch in effect and flash flood risk increasing
A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for our area until 5 p.m. today as post-tropical cyclone Arthur is now a trough across SE Texas extending into SW Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center.





















