Community News
Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Milton
Santa Rosa County Opens First Living Shoreline at Floridatown Park
Santa Rosa County opened its first living shoreline project at Floridatown Park, using native vegetation and oyster reefs to protect 1,000 feet of eroding shoreline and preserve Native American archaeological sites.
Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council to Review Oil Spill Settlement Projects
The Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council meets Tuesday to review projects funded through the Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Da Lisa Road Reopens After Water Line Repair
Milton crews fixed a water line break on Da Lisa Road and reopened the section between Audiss Road and Contentment Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Travel + Leisure names Navarre Beach Florida's most relaxing destination
Travel + Leisure magazine names Navarre Beach Florida's most relaxing coastal destination, citing its natural beauty and outdoor recreation over development.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Rosa County Completes First Living Shoreline at Floridatown Park
Santa Rosa County completed a $1 million living shoreline project at Floridatown Park to protect eroding shoreline, preserve Native American archaeological sites and improve water quality in Escambia Bay.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Rosa County Lands $21M to Replace Septic Systems With Sewers
Santa Rosa County secures $21 million in Deepwater Horizon settlement funds to convert septic systems to sewers and improve water quality in the Pensacola Bay Watershed.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Da Lisa Road Reopens After Water Line Repair
Da Lisa Road between Audiss Road and Contentment Street reopened Tuesday after a water line break. Crews completed repairs in less than four hours.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Rosa County Gets $21M to Convert Septic Systems to Sewer
Santa Rosa County secured $21 million in federal funding to convert septic systems to sewer in the Pensacola Bay Watershed area.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Rosa County Focuses on Long Range Planning for Future Growth
Santa Rosa County's Long Range Planning division continues to shape the county's future by administering the Comprehensive Plan and providing essential GIS mapping services.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Santa Rosa County 4-H Opens Summer Day Camps in Milton
Santa Rosa County 4-H announces three themed summer day camps running June and July in Milton, with registration now open.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Saturday, June 20, 2026