County explores BMX track at East Milton Park
Santa Rosa County officials are moving forward with a proposal that would turn an unused portion of East Milton Park into a BMX track, a project some elected officials and local residents believe could put Santa Rosa County on the map for competitive cycling.
Santa Rosa County faces tough choices as budget talks begin
Santa Rosa County leaders are nearly $4 million short of a balanced budget for the next fiscal year, and county officials say there is no easy fix.
Santa Rosa County moves toward temporary AI data center moratorium
Santa Rosa County could become the first county in Northwest Florida to halt any development of artificial intelligence data centers, at least until June 2027.
Commissioner seeks 12-month ban on data centers
Discussion on social media about data centers potentially coming to Santa Rosa County has increased in recent weeks, with one county commissioner seeking to introduce a 12-month moratorium on such projects at the County Commission meeting June 22.
RC Pittman says he was called by God to run for county office
R.C. Pittman described his decision to run for Santa Rosa County Commission as less of a political move and more of a divine directive, and is one of six qualified candidates on the District 2 ballot.
Santa Rosa County residents oppose AI data centers
Several Santa Rosa County residents urged the Santa Rosa County Commission on June 9 to take a public stand against bringing artificial intelligence data centers to the area, warning that the facilities could strain the region’s electricity, water and natural resources.
Santa Rosa County working on safety improvements at Tunnel Road intersection
Santa Rosa County Commissioners took the first step on May 21 in fixing a dangerous intersection that has frustrated drivers and been the location of many car accidents in the Five Points area.
Erin Nisewonger makes her case for District 2 seat
When Erin Nisewonger came back to Santa Rosa County after spending four years in Hawaii, she expected more green space and improved infrastructure. What she got was storage units and car washes
Santa Rosa County Sales Tax Committee reviews decade of projects, eyes Half-Cent renewal
The Santa Rosa County Local Option Sales Tax Committee used its April 28 meeting to review nearly 10 years of infrastructure spending and look ahead to the November election, when Santa Rosa County residents could vote on renewing the half-cent sales tax.
Santa Rosa County resident pushes for roads-only sales tax as ballot language advances
As Santa Rosa County Commissioners moved to advance ballot language for the renewal of the county’s half-cent local option sales tax on April 21, a familiar voice from the public urged the board once again to strip the measure down to a single purpose: fixing roads.




















