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Public input sought for RESTORE Act Multi-Year Implementation Plan Amendment #3

July 21, 2025
Santa Rosa County welcomes public input and review of the third proposed amendments to the Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) that was initially accepted by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Gulf Coast Restoration in May 2017 and was first amended in September 2019. A second amendment was approved in 2021. A 45-day public review and comment period will be held before the third amended plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

Weather Update: (Wednesday 11 a.m.)

July 16, 2025
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor an area of low pressure moving through the Florida Panhandle from Tallahassee to Panama City.

For God’s Sake

July 16, 2025
“You learn something new every day,” says the familiar adage. My joy is found in learning something new in things familiar.

When tragedy strikes, local journalism leads

July 16, 2025
The following was originally published July 12, 2025, at editorandpublisher.com and is a transcript of a vodcast series hosted by Mike Blinder. This perfectly encompasses how our newspapers and reporters feel about the role of newspapers.

Sand available at four locations in county ahead of rainfall

July 15, 2025
Santa Rosa County may experience heavy rainfall resulting in flooding from Invest 93L. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Mobile Office, local impacts will be dependent on whether this system stays near the coastline or stays out over the Gulf and may include:

Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System

July 15, 2025
A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced. 

Pace man arrested for homicide in fentanyl-related 2023 death

July 11, 2025
A Pace man was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail Wednesday, July 9, for his involvement in a drug-related death.

Jimmy Robinson, 28, is charged with homicide. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation across multiple years found Robinson responsible for the overdose death of a person in 2023.

Accounting clerk arrested for embezzling from Santa Rosa County Clerk

July 10, 2025
On July 10, Milton Police Department announced the arrest of two individuals. Both arrests are regarding felony offenses and are the result of comprehensive and extensive investigative work by the department.

For God’s Sake

July 9, 2025
I have found that few people object to hearing me say, “I will pray for you.” Most thank me, even those I know who do not believe in God. They understand from my words that I care about them.

A veto pen and a grudge?

July 9, 2025
The governor’s veto pen hit Santa Rosa County hard this year, striking down more than $2 million in requested funding for local projects. Among the casualties were the wetlands conservation of a 27.57-acre parcel, the expansion of the Whiting Field taxiway, and continued support for our Veterans Treatment Court. These aren’t frivolous expenses; they’re strategic investments in environmental protection, infrastructure, and justice for those who’ve served our country. The impact of these cuts is not just fiscal — it’s deeply personal for the communities depending on them.
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