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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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…