Fall Fest Adoption event coming to Santa Rosa County Animal Services
Santa Rosa County Animal Services is excited to host this year’s Fall Festival Adoption Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. All adoption fees will be waived.
Peanut butter donation challenge happening now through end of month
October may be known as the time for pumpkin spice but for the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Santa Rosa County, its time for peanut butter.
Philanthropic organization IMPACT 100 announces grant recipients
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, recently announced the recipients of their 2025 grants, each worth $103,500. There were 12 grants handed out in total at the Oct. 19 annual meeting, also known as “Million Dollar Sunday.”
Annual Fenner Bike Ride to take place October 25
Every year, the Fenner Bike Ride comes to Milton. Bikers line up at their starting lines, helmets on, focused on the trail that lies ahead, whether it’s the 18-, 44-, 64- or 100-mile trail. This year, on Oct. 25, the event is coming around again.
Nearly 2-year neighborhood dispute at center of Code Enforcement case, bus stop change
A school bus stop will likely be moved in the Holley by the Sea community after a homeowner allegedly impeded students’ access to a bus stop in front of her home.
The incident reportedly occurred during the week of Oct. 13-17 at the intersection of Sandstone Street and Bahama Drive.
White Wilson files for bankruptcy, will continue operations
White Wilson Medical Center, P.A., or “White Wilson,” has voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida on Oct. 3.
Former Santa Rosa commissioner running for Walton County Commission
A former Santa Rosa County Commissioner, who lost his re-election bid in 2024, will now run for the same position in Walton County.
Clerk of Court English talks breast cancer awareness
Jason English knows the importance of early detection, whether related to fraud against Santa Rosa County or his personal health.
In 2016, English developed breast cancer, a rarity in men. He has since beaten it but wants both men and women to know their risks.
Discrimination lawsuit trudges on amidst ongoing school board controversy
A lawsuit filed against the Santa Rosa County School Board continues to move forward during a time when citizens have expressed discontent over arrests of several school district teachers and other employees.
Commissioners clash over $2.7-million Berryhill property purchase
The Santa Rosa County Commission’s vote to purchase late former Commissioner Jim Williamson’s 40-acre Berryhill property land for $2.7 million grew tense at their latest Oct. 9 meeting. Confusion and requests to table the vote led to a disagreement between Commissioner Colten Wright and Commissioner Rhett Rowell before the motion ultimately passed.
















