City of Milton to increase enforcement of certain code violations
September 8, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Milton will step up enforcement of “derelict, abandoned, and inoperable vehicles within city limits,” according to a press release from the city.
Leadership Santa Rosa and SRC Chamber of Commerce part ways
September 8, 2025
Leadership Santa Rosa and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce have decided to mutually part ways after 41 years of working together to put on the county-wide leadership development program.
UWF welcomes new students with prestigious scholarships
September 4, 2025
The University of West Florida recently awarded several scholarships to incoming students, many of whom were residents local to the area.
Chartwell employee arrested for indecent exposure, Sheriff looking into other allegations
September 4, 2025
An employee with a food vendor serving Santa Rosa students has been arrested on indecent exposure.
City of Milton gas line replacement update
September 3, 2025
According to a press release from the City of Milton, Milton’s Natural Gas Line Replacement Project is moving forward, with crews beginning to wrap up construction on Magnolia Street and Lakeshore Drive.
September events at your library
August 27, 2025
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with the Santa Rosa County Library System. There’s more than meets the eye at your library. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.
For God’s Sake
August 27, 2025
Most of my friends are considerably younger than me, as in, “I am old enough to be their father” younger than me. Our age difference is not an issue. It is not apparent in our conversations, at least from my perspective. My friends, of course, see what I do not: a white-haired man talking. But it doesn’t seem to matter. Occasionally, however, like a poker player’s tell, I will say something that instantly marks me as from a different generation. Usually, it is me quoting some iconic, funny line from a television show I grew up watching. Not only are my friends unfamiliar with the iconic line, but they usually have never even heard of the television show.
Zoning is a promise, not a suggestion
August 27, 2025
In communities across Florida, from Milton to Navarre, the quiet lines on zoning maps are being redrawn with alarming frequency. What was once a tool for thoughtful planning has become a revolving door for developers seeking exceptions. But zoning isn’t meant to be flexible on demand—it’s a promise to residents, a blueprint for sustainable growth, and a safeguard for the character of our towns.
H.E. Roberts Roofing, committed to satisfaction
August 27, 2025
H.E. Roberts Roofing is a company that cares. Their hometown values, commitment to their community and top-quality service and product make them a business you can trust.
Stuff the Bus garnered $78K in school supplies, donations in 2025
August 25, 2025
This July, Stuff the Bus, the annual donations drive organized by United Way of West Florida, brought together Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents to support local schools and students for the 2025-26 school year.