Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall tonight or early Thursday morning
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton, now a category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall either late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
UPDATE: Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 storm
October 7, 2024
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was about 715 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida at 10 a.m. The storm’s winds were 160 miles per hour, according to the NHC update at 10 a.m. The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday evening […]
Hurricane Milton up to category 4, landfall expected Wednesday evening or Thursday morning
October 7, 2024
Hurricane Milton is now a category 4 storm, increasing in intensity just after the National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. advisory.
Milton names its homecoming queen
October 3, 2024
Mya Waitman was crowned homecoming queen at halftime of Milton’s football game against Mosley last Monday night.
Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road closed beginning Tuesday, October 1
October 1, 2024
Due to infrastructure improvements made by Pace Systems, Inc., Riverview Drive at Woodbine Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 1, until further notice. Traffic will detour to Fawnwood Drive and Pinetree Drive.
Adams Road in Pace closed due to fire main damage
September 30, 2024
The western portion of Adams Road in Pace is closed due to damage to a fire main. Pace Water System, Inc. is onsite making repairs.
National Hurricane Center watching another area in the Caribbean Sea for possible development
September 30, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching a trough of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea.
BISSELL Pet Foundation fall national “Empty the Shelters” event begins October 1
September 27, 2024
With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” From October 1 – 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at more than 390 shelters in 44 states. All adoption fees at SRCAS will be just $10 for both cats and dogs, October 1 – 15. View adoptable pets online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/405/Search-Adoptable-Pets.
Surfer rescued Thursday at Navarre Beach as Helene brought large swells
September 27, 2024
A surfer was rescued by Navarre Beach Lifeguards just west of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Florida starts recovery after monster storm
September 27, 2024
Tallahassee – Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Taylor County.


















