News Archive

Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Fort Pickens Area beginning August 14 at 8 p.m., in response to Tropical Depression Fred approaching the Northwest Florida area.

The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council met Aug. 5 to discuss the potential redevelopment of a portion of the Riverwalk district in Milton.

The Emerald Coast Science Center’s Fifth Annual Women in Science Conference is coming up Sept. 9 at Northwest Florida State College.

With the potential of heavy rain in the forecast as a result of Tropical Depression Fred, Santa Rosa County does have sand available at several locations, including on the corner of Leisure Street and Citrus Drive in Navarre.

Sand is also available at Tiger Point Park in Gulf Breeze, Pace Fire and Rescue and on the corner of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road in Milton.

Residents must bring their own shovels and sandbags.

No local impacts are expected through Saturday, but heavy rainfall and strong winds are possible in the area late Sunday and into early Monday. There is also an increased chance for rip currents through the weekend. Location for landfall is still uncertain.

Community Health Northwest Florida, the area’s only Federally Qualified Health Center, announced the opening of its newly renovated Milton patient care site at 6671 Caroline Street Aug. 9.

An active sea turtle nest near 37B on Navarre Beach was disturbed by human activity overnight, causing concern among local wildlife experts.

A summary judgment hearing is scheduled to finalize a decision regarding the Santa Rosa County impact fees that were deemed an “unconstitutional tax” on July 28.

The budget. Possible litigation. Assistant County Administrator Mark Murray resigned in July, and the county administrator and attorney are on their way out the door.

Navarre Beach Fire Rescue has been announced as one of four finalists to win a 2022 Land Rover Defender. The “Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards” recognize the exceptional service of seven nonprofit organizations across the country. You can vote once per day by using your email and the deadline for voting is Aug. 23.

The Santa Rosa County School District has requested a conditional use permit to build a school on a portion of a 130-acre parcel at the corner of Tanglewood Drive and Willard Norris Drive in Milton.