For nearly a century, families across Northwest Florida have trusted Lewis Funeral Home to guide them through life’s most difficult moments with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. A locally owned and family-run firm rooted deeply in the communities of Milton, Pace, Navarre, and Jay, Lewis Funeral Home remains steadfast in its mission: to help families celebrate the meaningful life of their loved ones while providing support every step of the way.

Santa Rosa District Schools has announced the grand opening of the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility designed to expand hands-on, career and technical education opportunities for students across the district. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the new center located at 6447 Highway 90, Milton, Florida, 32570.

In some areas of Northwest Florida, gas prices at the pump have jumped nearly 50 cents since Sunday morning and overall more than that as prices were around $2.49 per gallon at the beginning of last week.

A Gulf Breeze man was arrested after investigators said he posted a video of himself speeding on TikTok, a social media app.

Derrick Daniel Walker, 18, is charged with dangerous excessive speeding, a moving traffic violation, and two counts of fleeing and eluding police.

Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Skip Orth, author of the book “What Every Home Owner On The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care” and owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, will be holding a lawn workshop for home owners or anyone else desiring to increase their  knowledge on how to keep grass healthy.

Emerald Coast Writers is launching the Emerald Coast Youth Poet Laureate program. Poets ages 13 to 19 may apply.

This opportunity is open to teens who reside in South Alabama and Northwest Florida, specifically Escambia (Florida and Alabama), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Fort Walton, Bay, Baldwin and Mobile counties.

Every Valentine’s Day, while many families exchange cards and candy, 11-year-old Zeph Hay and his mom, Liz Knight, of Milton, return to the place where love once meant the fight to survive.

Their annual visit to Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola marks the anniversary of the day Zeph nearly died.

If you’re looking to taste excellence, look no further than Emerald Waterfront Bar & Grill, Navarre’s go-to destination for good food, good company and the best views on the Santa Rosa Sound.

From light lunches on your own to elegant evenings with friends, Emerald Waterfront delivers a memorable dining experience wrapped in coastal charm. Come try their daily specials, Monday – Sunday, each with their own unique flavor.

Being “The smart choice for mortgages!” starts with a local team of dedicated mortgage professionals who start each day with determination and gratitude to the community that they serve.