News · Santa Rosa County · Milton · Florida
Heather Lindsay wins third term as Milton mayor
Local governmentHeather Lindsay won a third term as Milton mayor, defeating Howard Steele in the Milton race.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026
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News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Builder Edwin Henry sues over Santa Rosa impact fees
Around townBuilder Edwin Henry has filed a lawsuit seeking to eliminate impact fees in Santa Rosa County.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskNov 3, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Did DeSantis order Santa Rosa schools to reopen?
Around townText records identified in the dispute do not establish that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a direct order to reopen Santa Rosa County schools.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Law enforcement responds to Santa Rosa County after Isaias
Police, fire and courtsLaw enforcement personnel responded to Santa Rosa County to help relieve local deputies after Isaias.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 17, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Three things to know before the Santa Rosa BOCC meeting
Around townA meeting of the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners is the subject of a local preview.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Gulf Breeze · Florida
Gulf Breeze chase ends with man in custody, 3 deputies hospitalized
Police, fire and courtsA man was taken into custody after a chase in Gulf Breeze, and three deputies were hospitalized.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 2, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Milton · Florida
FDLE arrests Milton man in undercover solicitation case
Police, fire and courtsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement said a Milton man was arrested after soliciting sex acts from undercover agents posing as a girl.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Santa Rosa County subdivision plan rejected in 3-2 vote
Housing and developmentTraffic concerns led to a 3-2 vote against a proposed subdivision plan in Santa Rosa County.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskSep 29, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Navarre · Florida
Zaxby’s is coming to Navarre
Around townZaxby’s is headed to Navarre, adding a new restaurant development to the area.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Florida
Counties warn Amendment 3 could reduce local revenue
Around townEscambia and Santa Rosa counties are warning that Amendment 3 could cost local governments millions in revenue.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
News · Santa Rosa County · Milton · Florida
Free legal clinic planned twice monthly at Milton courthouse
Police, fire and courtsA free legal clinic is planned twice each month at the Santa Rosa County courthouse in Milton.
Santa Rosa County Florida DeskSep 24, 2026