A cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will be open Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3, at Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. […]

Here are the days off for schools in Santa Rosa County. Christmas Break-Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Teacher Planning day-Jan. 4 Students return on Jan. 5th
Milton, FL – During National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) would like to remind everyone that it is not too late to get a flu shot. A yearly flu shot is recommended for everyone six-months of age and older and is the first and most important […]
In addition to Sunday, Nov. 22, one cold weather shelter for the homeless or heatless will open Monday, Nov. 23 in Santa Rosa County: · Ferris Hill Baptist Church located at 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. No […]

This Wednesday, November 11, we as a nation celebrate Veteran’s Day. It is a day that was set aside for those who have served this great nation and protected our freedoms. Back in 1918, during World War I, on November 11, at 10:58 am, an armistice (cease fire) was signed. Although the Treaty of Versailles […]
Santa Rosa County has begun construction of a three mile milling and resurfacing project on Berryhill Road from the new alignment at Five Points eastward to the Pond Creek Bridge. No road closures are anticipated but some delays should be expected. Motorists are cautioned to obey all work zone speed limits during construction. The project […]
Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday November 7th 7-2 Nowling Rd & Marvin Reaves Rd in Jay FL just past the Jay Fire Dept.
Santa Rosa Education Foundation is pleased to announce the following nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Paula Jones, Avalon Middle Sparrow Mathews, Bagdad Elementary Bobbie Jo Cueno, Berryhill Administrative Complex Kristi Martin, Berryhill Elementary Shelley Rupert, Central Becky Miller, Chumuckla Elementary Kateri Holcomb, S.S. […]
MILTON, Fla. – The Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater District is hosting its fourth season of Operation Outdoor Freedom – an event-based platform that allows wounded veterans a chance to reconnect with the outdoors, nature and themselves through hunting, fishing and other activities. This year, there are plans for whitetail deer hunts in November and January […]