Santa Rosa County Navarre Community Access Road Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Study virtual project update
August 19, 2025
Santa Rosa County is undergoing a PD&E Study in an effort to create a Navarre Community Access Road. A virtual project update is currently available online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/1033/Navarre-Commun…
Ortega Street light coming this month
August 19, 2025
The long wait for the traffic signal at Ortega Street and Highway 98 is over.
Since the second week of August, crews have been working to install a traffic signal at the crowded intersection.
County hosts CivicCon event, discusses approach to development
August 18, 2025
Santa Rosa County hosted a CivicCon event on Aug. 12. The event was held by CivicCon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the community “a better place to live, play, work, and invest throug…
Vehicle crashes into side of Navarre’s ACE hardware
August 18, 2025
A vehicle ran into Ace Hardware in Navarre Monday morning, Aug. 18, prompting a response from Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol.
New year, no problem
August 15, 2025
A week before children began flocking the halls of schools across Santa Rosa County, school administrators and Santa Rosa County District Schools personnel were hard at work getting ready for the 202…
Code Ninjas opens new location in Midway
August 14, 2025
Code Ninjas, an international afterschool learning center franchise, held an open house Saturday, Aug. 2, marking the first public event the organization has held since moving to their new location i…
Arrest sparks questions about school access
August 13, 2025
The arrest of a Gulf Breeze man for child pornography possession has stirred up anger and calls for accountability in the Gulf Breeze community.
Matthew McChesney, 18, is charged with 20 counts…
Panhandle Animal Welfare Society in dire financial straits
August 12, 2025
An animal shelter in Fort Walton Beach is on the verge of shutting down, according to their executive director. If shut down, it may lead to an influx of needy animals for Santa Rosa County Animal Se…
2025 Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair
August 12, 2025
CareerSource ESCAROSA, in partnership with Santa Rosa Economic Development, presents the 2025 Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday, Augus…
School board plans slight increase for new school year
August 12, 2025
Santa Rosa County District Schools is seeking to increase its millage rate from 5.398 to 5.414 for the upcoming tax year. The increased millage rate will mean an increase in property taxes.
The…