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Heather Lindsay wins third term as Milton mayor

Local government

Heather Lindsay won a third term as Milton mayor, defeating Howard Steele in the Milton race.

Santa Rosa County Florida DeskNov 5, 2026

News · Florida

Builder Edwin Henry sues over Santa Rosa impact fees

Around town

Builder Edwin Henry has filed a lawsuit seeking to eliminate impact fees in Santa Rosa County.

Santa Rosa County Florida DeskNov 3, 2026

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Did DeSantis order Santa Rosa schools to reopen?

Around town

Text 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 · Florida

Law enforcement responds to Santa Rosa County after Isaias

Police, fire and courts

Law enforcement personnel responded to Santa Rosa County to help relieve local deputies after Isaias.

Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 17, 2026

News · Florida

Three things to know before the Santa Rosa BOCC meeting

Around town

A 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 · Florida

Gulf Breeze chase ends with man in custody, 3 deputies hospitalized

Police, fire and courts

A man was taken into custody after a chase in Gulf Breeze, and three deputies were hospitalized.

Santa Rosa County Florida DeskOct 2, 2026

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FDLE arrests Milton man in undercover solicitation case

Police, fire and courts

The 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

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