Santa Rosa's Press Gazette

Santa Rosa prepares for possible revenue losses

Santa Rosa County could face cuts to libraries, veteran services, animal services and 911 dispatchers, along with new user fees, if voters approve a statewide property tax amendment in November.

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Milton officials take new look at zoning uses

Milton officials have begun reviewing the city’s zoning rules after the City Council rejected an ordinance that would have allowed a tattoo shop to open downtown.

State adds days to red snapper season

Eight additional harvest days have been added to the 2026 Gulf private recreational red snapper season, allowing harvest to remain open continuously from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22.

These additional days will align recreational red snapper fishing opportunities across Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

Bear hunt scheduled for December won’t include Santa Rosa County

Another bear hunt is in the works for December.

Last year, a bear hunt was held in four specified hunting zones. The zones were within four of the seven Bear Management Units across the state. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which approved and regulated the hunt, approximately 52 black bears were harvested, or killed.

Byron Donalds talks affordability at FWB campaign event

One of the men vying to be the next governor of Florida stopped by Fort Walton Beach Wednesday, Sept. 30, to rally support and answer citizens’ questions.

Byron Donalds, the Republican Party of Florida’s nominee, spent most of the campaign event focusing on affordability.

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Sports

Navarre, Pace turn in strong performances at Wildcat Invitational

Advertorials

FPL Launches New Assistance Center, Making It Easier for Customers to Find Ways to Get Help and Save

Community

State adds days to red snapper season

Shoutout to Milton High School

I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.

Shoutout to Co-Workers

Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!

Shoutout to the Milton Community!

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Crime, News

Milton man charged in online solicitation case

A 64-year-old Milton man was arrested for allegedly trying to solicit a minor, but he was actually communicating with two undercover agents, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.