Milton Councilmember Larry McKee has given notice to the council that next month he will ask members to reconsider their vote on an ordinance change that would allow a tattoo shop to open downtown.
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Three things you need to know ahead of Santa Rosa’s commission meeting
Santa Rosa County will hold a Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Building in Milton. The county calendar confirms the regular meeting for that date and time.
Sebastiao seeks return to Milton City Council
Shari Sebastiao seeks a Milton City Council seat this November, saying her past experience and continued involvement make her the better candidate.
Milton man faces firearm, domestic violence charges
A 46-year-old Milton man was arrested Sept. 12 on domestic violence and firearm charges after the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest and search warrant, according to reports.
Escambia, Santa Rosa deploys artificial reefs in Gulf
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties have partnered to deploy hundreds of new reefs in the Gulf to further enhance marine ecosystems and fishing opportunities for locals and tourists combined.

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!!!
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Residents seek pool in plans for Pace YMCA

An online petition urging a proposed YMCA in Pace to include a community pool is being aimed at Santa Rosa County officials, but the county’s planning director said the design decision rests with the nonprofit, which has not yet bought the land.
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Extra points from week five of the high school football season
It’s time to take a look at how this past week went for football teams in our coverage area.
Jay stayed unbeaten while Central and Navarre both lost on Friday. Pace and Milton did not play.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
Santa Rosa nonprofits among finalists for IMPACT 100 grants
The grant finalists for IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s annual meeting have been announced.
The philanthropic women’s organization has selected 20 nonprofit organizations for 2026. According to IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, 13 of the 20 finalists will receive a grant of $101,000 during the annual meeting. The meeting will be held Oct. 11.
Santa Rosa nonprofits among finalists for IMPACT 100 grants
The grant finalists for IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area’s annual meeting have been announced.
The philanthropic women’s organization has selected 20 nonprofit organizations for 2026. According to IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, 13 of the 20 finalists will receive a grant of $101,000 during the annual meeting. The meeting will be held Oct. 11.
Santa Rosa cuts pet adoption fees to $10
Santa Rosa County Animal Services will cut adoption fees to $10 for cats and dogs from Sept. 18-30 as part of a national adoption drive sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation.

















