@ JHS- On Wednesday, JHS Students were educated by about a dozen first responders, deputies, and Lifeflight helicopters pilots about the importance of driving without any distractions, including drugs, alcohol, and even phones. The group spoke to the students about what an accident looks like, how many lives it affects, and the costs associated with […]
All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Marine Advisory – Apr. 2, 5 p.m. Tourist Development Council Board – Apr. 4, 8:30 a.m. Library Advisory Board Meeting – Apr. 4, 11 a.m. […]
Sight lines are being cleared as part of the surveying process at the new courthouse location on Avalon Boulevard. Survey information will be used as the master site plan is developed and the courthouse is designed. “I am excited about the progress,” said Sam Parker, commission chairman. “We anticipate having a groundbreaking ceremony in the […]
The 4th annual Milton High School (MHS) Band Beats & Eats Music Festival is Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The band is stepping up this year’s event with more entertainment, more food choices and more fun. Entertainment includes MHS Blackwater Beats, Youth Talent Show, Gold and Notion, High Time, Chasing Fridays, […]
The City of Gulf Breeze is proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Festival on April 13th at the Gulf Breeze Community Center (800 Shoreline Drive). This Free Public Event is open to friends and families. Join us for fun activities and events such as laser tag, bounce houses, rides, concessions, over 100 vendors […]
Many years ago, there was a man who had a farm on the outskirts of a very small community in the country. He took great pride in making his acreage as attractive as he possibly could. He would drive in search of some flower, tree, or shrub he didn’t have growing at his […]
Learn about seagrasses, the marine creatures that live there and how to protect them at the 19th annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration. This free event will be held Sat., Mar. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. Family-focused activities include: live marine life in touch tanks, “eat a seagrass […]
The Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) grant cycle is now open. The grant is intended to provide commercial property owners and business owners grants for façade and signage improvements to upgrade the appearance of property, increase property value and stimulate economic activity within the county. The program requires a 1:1 match from the applicant, […]
When switching to Daylight Savings Time this weekend, the City of Milton Fire Department suggests changing the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the detectors use 9-volt batteries, replace the battery every six months with a fresh, alkaline battery to ensure they are in good working order.“As a minimum, every home should have at least […]
Santa Rosa County has partnered with the Humane Society of Pensacola to offer grant funds for reduced spay and neuter services to county residents through the Barbara Grice Memorial Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic. To qualify, owners must be residents of Santa Rosa County and show that their total household income is less than $35,000 […]
