Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream breaks ground
January 9, 2024
The announcement of a Happy Joe’s coming to Navarre came in February 2022. Jeff and Jennifer Harding selected the location and told Navarre it would be coming soon.
Woman’s Death Spurs ‘Safe Exchange” Proposal
January 8, 2024
(By Ryan Dailey) The Florida House is moving forward with a bill that would allow courts to require that parents who share custody of children use “safe exchange” locations at county sheriff’s office…
Severe weather coming to Santa Rosa County tonight, tomorrow
January 8, 2024
Northwest Florida is expecting severe weather tonight, Jan. 8 into Tuesday, Jan. 9. The National Weather Service in Mobile is providing updates on the weather and multiple county and local agencies…
Alcohol sales now allowed near schools, churches on Highway 98 corridor
January 8, 2024
Alcohol will be able to flow a little more freely now in south Santa Rosa County thanks to an amendment to the Land Development Code, which went into effect Jan. 1 after being approved last September…
Incumbent Wright pre-files for re-election
January 5, 2024
Colten Wright announced Friday that he will seek a second term representing District 5 on the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Brandon Aydelott hearing moved to March 26
January 5, 2024
The question of whether Brandon Aydelott, 27, will be released after spending 10 years in Florida State Hospital was not answered when Aydelott went into court Thursday, Jan. 4.
With two psychologic…
Imogene Theatre begins new chapter with Liberty Church
January 5, 2024
The Historic Imogene Theatre is beginning a new chapter in its long history in 2024.
Liberty Church bought the 111-year-old building – an iconic landmark in downtown Milton – for $850,000 from the…
After tough year, military recruiting is looking up
January 4, 2024
It’s no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but that situation is looking up, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder during a news conference yesterday.
Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin
January 4, 2024
The Eagles have landed.
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023, just minutes from each other.
Extra-time: Rezoning decisions delayed for 576-acre Pace property and Holley RV park expansion
January 4, 2024
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is giving two businessmen time to revise their applications before the board votes on their rezoning requests.
















