The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold a Waste Tire Amnesty Day at the Central Landfill from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 13. A maximum of eight (8) tires per…

January Events in Santa Rosa County Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for…

New Hours @ Your Library Beginning Tuesday, January 2, all libraries will open at 9 a.m. Monday - Saturday. Hours at the Family History & Research Center will remain 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Saturday (closed from 12 - 1 p.m. on Saturday…

Foster a pet this Christmas through Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) Home for the Pawlidays short-term foster program! Those interested in this fostering should complete a foster application. Staff will review the applications and determine…

View the recap video online Santa Rosa County came out of the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever and we’re continuing our efforts to reach our potential. Santa Rosa County is growing and recognize the tremendous growth we’ve…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services joins shelters nationwide participating in reduced-fee adoption event Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) has joined the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending…

SAFER Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa County Public Safety, in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast and FoodRaising Friends, Inc., will hold a community drive-through food distribution from 2 to 4:30 p.m. (or until the food runs out) on Thur., Dec. 21…

REMINDER: SANTA ROSA ANIMAL SERVICES JOINS BISSELL IN THE "EMPTY THE SHELTERS - HOLIDAY HOPE" EVENT DECEMBER 1-17 Santa Rosa County Animal Services joins shelters nationwide participating in reduced-fee adoption event Santa Rosa County Animal…

Due to the inclement weather expected on Friday, the grand opening of Harmony Park has been rescheduled to Dec. 8. The Rotary Club of Navarre invites the community to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 8…

Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over 40 years capturing the…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services joins shelters nationwide participating in reduced-fee adoption event Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is joining the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending…

Veterans Services online appointment system available Mon., Nov. 20 - The online appointment system for Santa Rosa County Veterans Services is back online. Visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/903/Schedule-an-Appointment for more information or to make…

Santa Rosa Animal Services offers Home for the Pawlidays short-term Thanksgiving foster program Foster a pet this Thanksgiving through Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) Home for the Pawlidays short-term foster program! The shelter is once…

Verizon network issues affecting 911 calls Verizon customers may be unable to make 911 calls. Verizon is aware of the issue and is working to correct it as soon as possible. The estimated time of repair is unknown. Residents with Verizon…

Remote Area Medical (RAM) ®, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need, will hold a free, two-day clinic Dec. 2-3. RAM will be set up at Milton High School, 5445…

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting this afternoon, Mon., Nov. 6, for Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane in Gulf Breeze/ Midway, to celebrate the recently renovated park. A pavilion at the park was also dedicated in…

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved to extend the burn ban at Nov 6th's commission committee meeting. The ban is now in effect through Fri., Nov. 10 and may be extended or terminated by the board of county commissioners at…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cats Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Tue., Nov. 14 at Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Through community cats program funding, 40 stray/feral cats will…

Veterans Memorial Plaza, Milton 9:30 a.m. - The parade begins at Milton High School, 5445 Stewart Street in Milton, and ends at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street in Milton. 11 a.m. - Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans…

The Santa Rosa County Environmental and Engineering Departments, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy., Suites 300 & 301 in Milton, are now open to the public for walk-in access during regular business hours. The environmental department can be contacted by…

PedBikeTrail 2023 Master Plan Survey Open Information provided by Emerald Coast Regional Council/Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization. The Emerald Coast Regional Planning Council/Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning…

20th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour Adventures Unlimited Fall Foliage Zipline Tours September – November 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton, FL Fall is a great time to enjoy the many natural attractions at Adventures Unlimited located…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services Joins NBCUniversal Local's ‘Clear the Shelters’ Pet Adoption and Donation Campaign Monthlong Initiative to Promote Animal Welfare for Ninth Consecutive Year from Aug. 1 to 31 Santa Rosa County Animal…

Jams in the Sand Windjammers on the Pier | 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL Every Thursday, from June 29 - August 3, Windjammers on the Pier will have live music on the beach, at Windjammer's sand bar. The sand bar and upstairs bar will be…

Santa Rosa County joined Leonardo to break ground on a new, state-of-the-art customer support center at Whiting Aviation Park in Milton. A groundbreaking ceremony was held today, Jul. 28, with other partners from Space Florida, Triumph Gulf Coast,…

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INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HOLLEY NAVARRE WATER SYSTEM. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE WATER UTILITY AT 850-939-2427. Residents and businesses located on the south side of Highway 98, between Sound Haven Ct. and Sunrise Dr. At approximately 10…

Mon., July 17 at 9 a.m., the county administrator and Santa Rosa County Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will present the tentative fiscal year 2024 budget to the board of county commissioners in a budget workshop at the Administrative Complex,…

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Click here to View the Information About "BISSELL Pet Foundation Partners with MetLife Pet Insurance for Summer National 'Empty the…

Possible recommendation of additional designated swimming areas on Navarre Beach Santa Rosa County staff is considering a possible recommendation to add additional designated swimming areas to Navarre Beach near the beach walkovers for the safety…

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July events in Santa Rosa County Jams in the Sand Windjammers on the Pier | 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL Every Thursday from June 29 - August 3, Windjammers on the Pier will have live music on the beach, at Windjammer's sand bar. The sand…

Estuary Program to Award $250,000 in Community Grants Information provided by Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program (PPBEP) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2023-2024 Community…

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) has issued a water quality advisory for Navarre Park located at 8513 Navarre Parkway in Navarre. The health department advises against any water-related activities at this…

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SRCAS Adopts Innovative Technology from Petco Love to Help Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families When the unthinkable happens, new "Petco Love Lost" database uses breakthrough facial recognition technology to find missing cats and dogs in Santa Rosa…

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management (SRCEM) through their partnership with Emerald Coast Healthcare Coalition (ECHCC) was able to donate four Pedi-Mate and four Neo-Mate Pediatric Restraint Systems to Lifeguard Ambulance Services. ECHCC received…

SRCAS to Host Community Cat Day on Wed., June 28 Dr. Meow and his team of highly trained professionals are accepting stray/feral community cat patients. Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cat Day for Santa Rosa County…

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REMINDER: Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Sat., June 24 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal…

Dr. Meow and his team of highly trained professionals are accepting stray/feral community cat patients. Santa Rosa County Animal Services is hosting a Community Cat Day for Santa Rosa County residents on Wed., June 28 at Santa Rosa County Animal…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services to participate in Petco Love Statewide Mega Adoption Event With a Goal of Finding 5,000 Homes for Pets in Florida Shelters Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a…

AT&T network issues affecting customers in Santa Rosa County AT&T customers in Santa Rosa County trying to reach the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office, Milton Police Department, Gulf Breeze Police Department and Santa Rosa County Fire/EMS…

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Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a national non-profit working to lead and inspire change for animals, BOBS from Skechers™, and animal welfare groups across the state of Florida on a shared…

June events in Santa Rosa County Bands on the Blackwater Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing St., Milton, FL Bands on the Blackwater is back for the Spring season! Be sure to check out some of these amazing bands: - Fri., June 2, 7…

Santa Rosa County has received $1.3 million from the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) funds to add artificial reefs in local waters. These funds are to provide additional long-term recreational opportunities through the construction and…

EscaRosa Oyster Corps Members Restore Marsh Plants with Pace High School Students at Floridatown Park Information provided by Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program EscaRosa Oyster Corps members planted over 100 saltmeadow cordgrass…

The "When Disaster Strikes: Prepare, Act, Survive" course, scheduled for June 30- July 1, has been canceled due to a lack of interest and registrations. The May 23-25 course is still open for registration. Interested community members are…

Santa Rosa Emergency Management is hosting a "When Disaster Strikes: Prepare, Act, Survive" course at the Santa Rosa County Emergency Operation Center, 4499 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton. The purpose of this course is to teach community members how to…

The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold Waste Tire Amnesty Days at the Central Landfill from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: - Sat., May 27, 2023 A…

Upcoming classes with UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Library Series - Pollinator Gardening Join UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County to learn about pollinator gardening. Topics covered include what attracts pollinators and how to grow…

CareerSource Escarosa Summer Youth Employment Program Applications due by May 12 The CareerSource Escarosa Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is designed to provide students ages 15 to18 an opportunity to learn valuable work skills working…

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Wed., May 10 to open the Tiger Point Fitness Court. The ribbon cutting will take place at Tiger Point Park, 1370 Tiger Park Ln., in Gulf Breeze. This capital…

Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. on Wed., May 3 to open the Pea Ridge Connector Road. The ribbon cutting will take place on the north end of the connector. Those interested in attending the…

BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is excited to announce it will team up with Dogtopia for the foundation's first “Empty the Shelters” national adoption event of 2023.…

Traffic interruption at intersection of Willard Norris Road and Pine Blossom Road The intersection at Willard Norris Road and Pine Blossom Road in Milton will be closed periodically beginning mid-morning on Thurs., Apr. 27 for the installation of…

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awards $24 million for three projects in the Pensacola and Perdido Bay Watersheds Information provided by Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program…

Public comment needed for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Hurricane Sally Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program Santa Rosa County is considering applying for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery…

The University of Florida IFAS and Pensacola State College Milton Campus will host its annual Spring Festival of Flowers Fri., Mar. 31 through Sun., Apr. 2. The three-day outdoor festival, which is free to the public and handicapped accessible, will…

A precautionary boil water notice will be in effect starting at 11 p.m. for Navarre Beach Utilities customers from SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach, 8375 Gulf Beach Blvd. to Sand Dollar Pavilion, 8937 Gulf Beach Blvd. and all the streets…

Between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Wed., Mar. 8, Navarre Beach Utilities will be replacing valves for the Navarre Beach Water system. This will cause a brief interruption in service beginning at 11 p.m. Service is expected to be restored by 4 a.m. on…

Public comment needed for Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has made available $67 million through the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) to communities…

At the Feb. 9 Santa Rosa County Commission Regular Meeting, commissioners approved an increase to tipping fees at the Central Landfill in Milton beginning April 1, 2023. Tipping fees will increase from $42 per ton to $44 per ton plus a $1 per ton…

The Santa Rosa County Environmental Department is partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to hold Waste Tire Amnesty Days at the Central Landfill from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: -Sat., Mar. 25, 2023…

Join Santa Rosa County Extension for lawn care courses at Santa Rosa County libraries. The course schedule is outlined: -Milton Library, 5541 Alabama St. in Milton on Thur., Mar. 9 at 10:30 a.m. -Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Dr. in Gulf…

Precautionary boil water notice rescinded for customers of Bagdad - Garcon Point Water System INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BAGDAD - GARCON POINT WATER SYSTEM, INC. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE WATER UTILITY AT 850-623-8508. The "Precautionary…

Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz Mar. 4, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 1922 Hwy. 87 in Navarre This bi-weekly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm-to-Table vendors are available along with arts and crafts and…

Need funding to promote a local event or complete a local project? This week is the last week to apply for the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office (TDO) local event marketing grant and sponsorships program, as well as the Tax Capital…

Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has launched Kennel Sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach. Kennel sponsorships are still…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Wed., March 1 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be…

Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter has launched Kennel Sponsorships, a fundraising effort to help with medical care, foster support, microchip and rabies clinic, spay/neuter programs, and community outreach. "As many in the community may already know…

Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Santa Rosa County, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County and Sea Grant Florida are offering a free living shoreline…

Need funding to promote a local event or complete a local project? The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office (TDO) local event marketing grant and sponsorships program, as well as the Tax Capital Project Funding program application cycles,…

Beginning Tue., Feb. 14, Santa Rosa County residents calling 911 may make a new connection with the Nurse Navigation program, an innovative healthcare solution provided through Lifeguard Ambulance Service in Santa Rosa County in conjunction with…

Flowers, jewelry and chocolate could make sweet gifts for this Valentine’s Day, but why not add something unique to make a difference in your relationship all year? The virtual SMART Couples Florida Celebration featuring marriage and family…

Feb. 2, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. More than $144 million was awarded for 58 projects in…

February events in Santa Rosa County Milton Mardi Gras After-Parade Party featuring Frank Fletcher Sat., Feb. 4, 6 p.m. | 5158 Willing St. in Milton Hailing from south Alabama, Frank Fletcher is an American country music singer/songwriter. The…

Paving work is being completed today on Edgewood Drive immediately south of East Bay Boulevard in Navarre. The road is expected to reopen by end of day today, Tue., Jan. 31. Motorists are asked to use caution when approaching the area and to…

UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County is offering a free tree pruning course at all Santa Rosa County Library locations in February. This course will cover the basics of tree structure, the purpose of pruning, limb removal, and when to prune. Join the…

Improvements coming to Swenson Park Construction at Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane in Gulf Breeze/Midway, is expected to start the week of Jan. 16. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by the end of July 2023.…

The Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office (SREDO) today, Mon., Jan. 9, announced that iconic beverage company Buffalo Rock has agreed to purchase 47 acres of property at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @I-10 for a new distribution…

New Santa Rosa County Courthouse opens Jan. 17 Information provided by the First Judicial Circuit The new Santa Rosa County Courthouse, located at 4025 Avalon Boulevard in Milton, will be open to the public for court business on Tue., Jan. 17.…

Residents urged to review new FCC broadband map Drop-in open house to be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 10 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rolled out a new national broadband map and Santa Rosa County residents are…

New Year’s Eve Neon Party at Beardless Brewhaus Sat., Dec. 31, 2022, 9 p.m. | Beardless Brewhaus, 5139 Elmira St. in Milton Come to Beardless and see the brand new event space - decked out in black lights and neon and glow decor! There…

Treecycle Christmas tree disposal Live trees are a festive and fragrant holiday decoration for many families during the Christmas holidays, and Santa Rosa County Public Works offers an environmentally friendly option for disposal. Residents who…

Santa Rosa County Commissioners joined Element Outdoors on Fri., Dec. 16, for the ribbon cutting ceremony of their facility in the Santa Rosa County Industrial park. The opening marks a new chapter for the online retail store. Element Outdoors…

SAFER Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa County Public Safety, in partnership with FoodRaising Friends, Inc. and Feeding the Gulf Coast, will hold a community drive-through food distribution from 2 to 6 p.m. (or until the food runs out) on Wed., Dec. 21 at…

Foster a pet this Christmas through Santa Rosa County Animal Services' (SRCAS) Home for the Pawlidays short-term foster program! Foster parents can pick up a pet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed. Dec. 21 or Thur., Dec. 22, foster them through the…

Santa Rosa County Environmental staff have noticed an increase in recycling and recycling contamination in the form of holiday lights, electrical cords, inflatables, and garlands (also known as tanglers). Staff would like to encourage residents to…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) invites the community to attend a Christmas adoption, "All I want for Christmas", event at the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, 4451 Pine Forest Rd. in Milton. The event will be held 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on…

REMINDER: Santa Rosa County Animal Services to host a drive-through microchip clinic Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Wed., Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal…

Foster a pet this Christmas through Santa Rosa County Animal Services' (SRCAS) Home for the Pawlidays short-term foster program! Foster parents can pick up a pet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed. Dec. 21 or Thur., Dec. 22, foster them through the…

Sowell's North Pole Christmas Lights Display Nov. 26 to Dec. 26, 5:30 to 9 p.m. | 7650 Sowell Rd. in Milton Sowell’s North Pole Christmas Light Display (drive-through and/or park) is an annual Christmas light show put on by the Sowell…

SRCAS will participate Dec. 5-11, at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton, offering $5 adoption fees for adult cats, dogs, kittens and puppies. View all adoptable pets online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/animals. BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a reduced-cost microchip drive-through clinic on Wed., Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Only cats and dogs are eligible to be…

AT&T network issues affecting Gulf Breeze area AT&T customers (landline and cell) served out of the Gulf Breeze Central Office may be unable to make 911 calls. AT&T is aware of the issue and is working to correct it as soon as…

SRCAS offers Home for the Pawlidays short-term Thanksgiving foster program Foster a pet this Thanksgiving through Santa Rosa County Animal Services' (SRCAS) Home for the Pawlidays short-term foster program! Foster parents can pick up a pet from…

Santa Rosa County dedicates time capsule The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, other constitutional officers, special guests and members of the community dedicated a time capsule today, Wed., Nov. 9. The time capsule is buried at the…

The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners will hold a wellfield protection workshop in the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton, on Thurs., Nov. 10 from 1-3 p.m. No vote or board action will be taken. This meeting will be streamed…

Veterans Services, in partnership with Santa Rosa County Libraries, would like to invite veterans to drop in at the library for refreshments. - Pace Library: Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Gulf Breeze Library: Nov. 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Jay Library:…

Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze Nov. 1 - 5, Sun – Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 2055 Homer Holland Rd. in Milton Enjoy a farm hayride that will take you around the farm and to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin of your choice. New…

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend the time capsule dedication at the Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd. in Milton. The ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. on Wed., Nov. 9. "We're excited to…

Due to a main internet fiber being cut, many county departments are without access to the internet and email. There is no estimated time of restoration. Phone service is not affected. Citizens are encouraged to contact county departments by phone…

Library Closures All Santa Rosa County Libraries will be closed on Fri. – Sat., Nov. 11 -12, in observance of Veterans Day, and Thurs. – Sat., Nov. 24 – 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Preschool Storytime Storytime programs…

Per AT&T, the network issues have been resolved that were affecting customers in Santa Rosa county. AT&T customers can contact non-emergency lines for Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, Gulf…

The Gulf Breeze Library, 1060 Shoreline Drive in Gulf Breeze, is will resume normal business hours on Tues., Oct. 18. The meeting room and book drop will remain closed until further notice. Find more information on library services, visit…

Santa Rosa Medical Center, in partnership with: Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center, Santa Rosa County Schools, LifeGuard Ambulance, University of West Florida, Milton Police Department, Milton Fire Department and hospital emergency…

Reminder: Public Safety hosts Haunted Open House Santa Rosa County Public Safety wants to celebrate Halloween with the community by hosting a family-friendly Haunted Open House on Tue., Oct. 18 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. at 4499 Pine Forest Road, in…

19th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour highlights family-friendly fall activities throughout Santa Rosa County Oct. 15, 22, 29 Movies on the Beach 8579 Gulf Blvd. on Navarre Beach. 8 p.m. Free to the public. It is the responsibility of…

Benny Russell Park maintenance Sidewalk repairs at Benny Russell Park will take place Mon., Oct. 17 with limited restrictions to the northeast portion of the park. Additionally, routine maintenance of the play structures will be performed Tues.,…

The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is again spreading statewide this year. In 2021, citizens of Santa Rosa County donated 1,142 jars (1,635…

Chumuckla Highway southbound lane shift at Haley Way Due to the ongoing Pace Water System sanitary sewer system upgrades along Chumuckla Highway, the southbound travel lane will be shifted beginning Thurs., Oct. 13 to the middle turn lane just…

Public Safety hosts Haunted Open House Santa Rosa County Public Safety wants to celebrate Halloween with the community by hosting a family-friendly Haunted Open House on Tue., Oct. 18 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. at 4499 Pine Forest Road, in Milton.…

Animal Services closing early Fri., Oct. 21 Santa Rosa County Animal Services will close at 4 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 21 for the drive-through rabies vaccine clinic taking place in the shelter parking lot. The Florida Department of Health…

Jimmie Jones and family have been selected as the 2022 Outstanding Farm Family of the Year for Santa Rosa County. They were recognized at the Farm Tour on Wed., Oct. 5. Jimmie has been involved in farming all of his life and grew up working…

Precautionary boil water notice rescinded for Dove Haven Lane in Country Breeze subdivision The precautionary boil water notice has been rescinded for Dove Haven Lane in Country Breeze subdivision following the repair of a broken water line and…

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County and local veterinarians are offering low-cost rabies vaccines for cats and dogs on Fri., Oct. 21 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Animal Services, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton. Rabies…

Santa Rosa County Emergency Communications staff are aware of the network issues currently being experienced by some AT&T customers with landlines and VoIP phones. This is not affecting cell phones AT&T customers with landlines or VoIP…

October Events @ Your Library Fall Into Fun: Pick-a-Treat – All Libraries October 1 – 31 Kids are invited to wear a costume, drop by the library, and pick up candy and a fun craft kit. Pick-a-Treat will take place during regular…

October events in Santa Rosa County Oct. 1, 2 Navarre Fishing Rodeo 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach. Tournament competition opens 12:01 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday. Fish from the shore, a boat or kayak, or from the pier -…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services has received a $25,000 grant from Florida Animal Friend to assist with the community cat program. This program provides free or reduced-cost neuter/spay for community cats. This funding will allow free neuter/spay…

Santa Rosa County Extension Plant Clinics The south plant clinic put on by the Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners has moved from the Santa Rosa County South Service Center in Gulf Breeze to the Navarre Library located at 8484 James M. Harvell Road…

The 41st Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 1 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton. There is no admission fee for this event. The Homemakers Holiday Fair features crafts made by…

BISSELL Pet Foundation Announces Fall “Empty the Shelters” SRCAS part of 280+ shelters participating in fall “Empty the Shelters” event BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to take homeless pets from kennels to…

The 56th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour will be held on Wed., Oct. 5. This year the tour will highlight peanut agribusinesses. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the tour will start at 9 a.m. departing from the Jay Community Center, 5259…

The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is again spreading statewide this year. In 2021, citizens of Santa Rosa County donated 1,142 jars (1,635…

Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial seeking participants for Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial is in the planning stages for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. Organizations interested in participating…

The Santa Rosa County Office of Economic Development will be hosting a groundbreaking event to commemorate the kickoff of the infrastructure construction on the Northwest Florida Industrial Park @ I-10. The groundbreaking is open to the public. The…

Santa Rosa County Extension Small Farm School The Santa Rosa County Extension Office is hosting a four-part, in-depth, Small Farm School for beginning farmers and market gardeners. Topics include: -What to grow -Fertility and soils -Pest…

The 56th Annual Santa Rosa County Farm Tour will be held on Wed., Oct. 5. This year the tour will highlight peanut agribusinesses. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the tour will start at 9 a.m. departing from the Jay Community Center, 5259…

UF/IFAS Extension to host 2022-2023 NuSeed Carinata Program UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County is hosting the 2022-2023 NuSeed Carinata Program on Fri., Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. The program will be held at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office in the…

ALDI opens first Pace/Pea Ridge store Santa Rosa County Commissioners joined ALDI today, Thurs., Sept. 15, for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony of their first Pace/Pea Ridge store. The opening marks the second location for Santa Rosa…

The Santa Rosa County Procurement Department will be participating in the Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange event on Thurs., Sept. 22. Staff will be available to talk to small business participants about the county's vendor registry and how to…

UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County is hosting an Easy to Grow Florida Wildflower course on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. The course will be held at the University of Florida Milton campus, 5988 US-90, in Milton. This course allows participants to…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization working to save the lives of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, are teaming up for another adoption campaign to…

Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28 Bands on the Blackwater Fall Concert Series 5158 Willing St. in Milton. 7 to 9 p.m. Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor spring and fall concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up…

Recycling services in Santa Rosa County continue to be temporarily suspended. The Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has temporarily closed due to equipment malfunctions and supply chain issues related to repair…

The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners and members of the Navarre community celebrated the opening of the Tom King Bayou pedestrian bridge in Navarre with a ribbon cutting today, Wed., Aug. 24. The pedestrian bridge connects the…

Florida Master Naturalist Program Freshwater Wetlands Training Join Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension agents to learn more about Florida’s natural resources. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is a hands-on outdoor learning…

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Recycling services suspended while ECUA repairs facility Recycling services in Santa Rosa County continue to be temporarily suspended. The Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has temporarily closed due to…

Santa Rosa County Courthouse Ribbon Cutting The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd. in Milton. The ceremony is at 10…

Sand available at four locations within the county Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding, particularly of low lying and urban areas, is possible beginning late today, Tues., July 12, with the threat increasing through Sunday morning,…

The Navarre Beach ADA accessible kayak launch located in front of the Red Drum Pavilion in the Navarre Beach Marine Park on the sound side has reopened after undergoing repairs following Hurricane Sally. "It's great to have this kayak launch open…

UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties are looking for volunteers with boats, kayaks, or access to the water for wading to participate in the Great Scallop Search survey July 24-30, in Santa Rosa Sound and Big…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services participating in Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate night Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) will be participating in the Milton Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate fundraising night from 3-9 p.m. on Wed., June 29.…

July 7 – 28 Tunes by the Dunes Summer Concert Series 8739 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach Marine Park, Navarre. Tunes by the Dunes is a free summer concert series held every Thursday evening in the summer months. Enjoy a relaxing evening with live…

The 41st Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 1 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton. The Homemakers Holiday Fair features crafts made by local artisans, homemade soup, sandwiches…

Navarre Beach named "Best for an under-the-radar gem" in Reader's Digest Navarre Beach has been included in the Reader's Digest article, "35 Best 4th of July Weekend Vacations," as the "Best for an under-the-radar gem." This comes just one year…

Santa Rosa County was a big winner in the latest round of state-funded grants aimed at helping retain and protect US military installations in local communities. The county was awarded a quarter of the $2.4 million in total funding available through…

Santa Rosa County has temporarily suspended recycling services. The Emerald Coast Utility Authority (ECUA) Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has temporarily closed due to equipment malfunctions and supply chain issues related to repair parts. As a…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services Seeks Medical Fosters for Kittens With kitten season in full swing, the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter is looking for "medical fosters" who can help care for sick kittens that are not old enough to adopt.…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services "Cheaper Than Gas" adoption event Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is hosting a special adoption event - "Cheaper Than Gas" - starting Fri., June 10 through Sat., June 18. All adoptions are only $4 and…

Santa Rosa County Planning and Zoning and Engineering will be going live with MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for all applications beginning Mon., June 13. Customers will need to submit applications within the new system by visiting…

Effective immediately, Santa Rosa County Development Services walk-in customers will now be limited to no more than five permit applications per company, per day. Applicants need to ensure they have completed their permit applications in…

June Events in Santa Rosa County June 1, 2, 3 Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Summer Day Camp 3051 Cloptons Circle, Navarre. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For nature-loving kids ages 8 to 13. Campers will learn about native wildlife, marine ecosystems, wildlife…

Santa Rosa County Animal Services once again over capacity Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is asking the community to help with the urgent need for fosters and adopters. SRCAS is over capacity once again due to an ongoing community-wide…

Temporary office hours for SRC Development Services have been extended through Fri., May 27. The development services center will not open until 10 a.m. The alternate operating hours will only affect the building inspections and planning and…

Contractor accounts previously registered in Santa Rosa County's GoPermits system can not be transferred to MyGovernmentOnline (MGO). All contractors must register in the new program to expedite obtaining permits. For those that already have an…

As shelters across the country face overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring reduced adoption fees from May 2-14. This event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 40 states, including…

The UF/IFAS Santa Rosa County Master Gardener volunteers will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, at the Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton. Over 50 varieties of landscaping plants,…