Hurrican Ian Makes Landfall as a Category 4

Ian is making landfall in southwest Florida.

It’s that time of year again…from now until December, farmers will be at their busiest. Peanuts are being dug and turned over to dry, soon to be picked and hay is being bailed. The dust is in the air and tractors are on the road. Be mindful of this. 99.99% of farmers use the road […]

Weekly Weather sponsored by EREC. Monday 90/64 Tuesday 82/57 Wednesday 79/55 Thursday 77/55 Friday 77/61 40% of showers *We will be monitoring tropical storm Ian closely.

FWC Press Release: This time of year holds so much promise! Hunting seasons give us the chance to shut out the stress of daily life and instead witness a sunrise, feel a soft breeze and listen to the sounds of nature. Upcoming Seasons Note: the following season dates do not apply to wildlife management areas. Find more information […]

Jay High Golf is hosting its 2nd Annual JHS Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 1st. 100% of the tournament’s proceeds benefits both the girls and boys teams at Jay High. You have a chance to help by either buying tee-box signs, putting a team in the tournament, or both! Sign up today! Golf Tourney Team […]

There is a small storm that is expected to make landfall in the Bahamas by this weekend and is then on track to enter the Gulf of Mexico by the end of this week, beginning of next.
Santa Rosa County September 2022 Public Meetings All Santa Rosa County Board of County Commission meetings and other county department meetings are held in the County Administrative Center boardroom, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, unless otherwise indicated. Tourism Development Council – September 1, 8:30 a.m. Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze […]

Consider ALL power lines energized and dangerous. Stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately by calling 911 and/or EREC at (850) 675-4521. For safety’s sake, always assume that a fallen power line is live, and follow these guidelines: • Avoid touching the downed line with your hand or an object, such as […]
We want your feedback! Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff are at the early stages of developing rules for the 2023-24 hunting season. An essential part of that effort is seeking your input on proposed rule changes related to hunting and FWC-managed lands. Please take a few minutes to view proposed rule changes and provide […]

Trees are part of the natural beauty of Florida, but trees and other vegetation are also one of the leading causes of power outages. EREC is responsible for maintaining approximately 2,000 miles of powerlines. In order to keep electricity reliable, we have a responsibility to protect the lines that deliver it to homes and businesses […]