Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie Villane announces important information regarding the special election on March 28 to extend the current half cent school infrastructure surtax. Books Close Registration books will close on Monday, February 27 at 5 p.m. It is the last day to register to vote for the special election. Florida law […]
The City of Milton Parks and Recreation Department is releasing the spring 2017 schedule for Bands on the Blackwater all-star lineup!This year’s spring schedule will feature 12 awesome concerts for the ever growing concert series. On April 14th the season will kick off with The Astronauts returning to the South Willing St. concert area. Other […]
MILTON, FL February 8, 2017 The City of Milton will activate boater restricted Area2C and 2D; they encompass that portion of the Blackwater River 500’ from the north end of the Riverwalk board walk to 300’ south of the CSX train trestle during the Riverwalk Arts Festival on March 4 and 5, 2017. A boating-restricted […]
WEEKLY ACTIVE ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE GUY THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER Center now offers a Tuesday matinee each week The Guy Thompson Community Center has a number of events taking place for older active adults. The Milton Parks and Recreation Department is looking to add more activities for active senior adults very soon. With the […]

Santa Rosa County’s emergency communications center now has the ability to accept 9-1-1 text messages. The technology expands critical access for the deaf and hard of hearing and provides a safer option for individuals in dangerous situations such as domestic disputes, home invasions or kidnappings. Dispatchers can receive emergency texts from all five area service […]

Destiny Herring signed a softball scholarship January 11, 2017 to play at Mississippi Gulf Coast in Perkinston, MS. She will also receive the Ambassador scholarship for a full scholarship to play. Destiny has been a Lady Royal team member since 7th grade going to state her 7th, 9th, and 10th grade year winning state runner […]
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for the following individual: Joseph Emanuel Harbison DOB: 11-2-1945 White Male -5’9 tall 217 lbs Last seen wearing: Green Shirt – Blue Jeans- Military Style Boots Wearing glasses and a beard. Vehicle: 1999 Beige Chevy SUV FL Disabled Veteran Tag: DV1609B Mr. Harbison has a medical […]
MILTON, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County recognizes January as Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time to educate, encourage and empower women to visit their health care provider for information and screening for cervical cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 12,000 women in the United States are […]
Santa Rosa County – The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Jennifer Confusione, Bagdad Elementary; Kristen White, Each Milton Elementary; Amanda Hutchins, Jay Elementary; Tracy Fischetti, Navarre High; Trish Johnson, Russell Elementary. The SREF Teacher of the Year […]

UF/IFAS Extension presents monthly topics of interest to residents on the second and third Friday of each month. This month’s topic will be “Microplastics: Tiny pieces causing big problems in our waters.” Join Chris Verlinde, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Sea Grant Extension agent, to learn about the impacts associated with microplastics pollution in our […]