Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
County Commissioner announces sale of private business, the Tool Shack
December 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Colten Wright has sold the Tool Shack. He owned the equipment and tool rental and sales business for 22 years.
Help Neighbors and Celebrate an Energy-Efficient Holiday
December 18, 2025
Tips to Save Energy All Season Long and a Chance to Win Holiday Energy-Efficiency Kits for 80 Floridians
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR WINTER
December 18, 2025
Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care,” he has authored several articles and holds frequent workshops on the topic of lawn care in the local area.
The growing season is over. Here are a few things that you need to be aware of to keep your lawn healthy into winter.
Baptist Medical Group – Neurosurgery Offers Exceptional Care
December 18, 2025
As a busy husband, father, grandfather and employee, Richard Daniels stays active by working and helping others. Last May, Richie assisted his grandchildren with a home improvement project and injured his back.
Gingerbread house activity a winter highlight for West Navarre Intermediate
December 17, 2025
For the 13th year, fifth grade students at West Navarre Intermediate School put their creativity on display with the school’s gingerbread house event.
County cold weather shelter to open Dec. 19
December 17, 2025
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and heatless will be open on the night of Friday, Dec. 19 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
Navarre Beach Fire rescues kayakers during December storm
December 15, 2025
Sunday morning, Dec. 14, at approximately 9 a.m., firefighters with Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District were dispatched to assist two kayakers in distress offshore.
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District tree taken, then replaced by locals
December 14, 2025
The community came together earlier this month to help the Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District replace its Christmas tree.
The 22-foot Christmas tree light display, which normally tops Station 49, was accidentally discarded from the roof by a contractor who assumed it was scrap.
FDOT: Traffic advisory for Santa Rosa County drivers
December 12, 2025
Florida Department of Transportation wants to let Santa Rosa County drivers know of current and upcoming projects impacting area roads and bridges in the coming weeks.
Cold weather shelter to open Sunday and Monday at Ferris Hill Baptist
December 12, 2025
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will be open on the nights of Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 15 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.






