Commission approves 1,200‑acre conditional use for equestrian park with cultural‑resource, buffer conditions The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a conditional‑use request by Florida Ranch Development for an equestrian‑oriented active park on roughly 1,200 acres, attaching conditions including a 100‑foot vegetative buffer near residences, limits on RV stays, and a cultural‑resources survey to protect potential archaeological sites.

Santa Rosa County has just approved an expansive 1,200-acre equestrian park, but with strict conditions to protect local culture and environment—what does this mean for the community?

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Santa Rosa County adopts East Milton master plan, setting framework for rezoning and infrastructure projects The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 26 unanimously adopted the East Milton master plan, a high-level guiding document that recommends rezoning some state-owned agricultural parcels to conservation, targeted commercial corridors along Highway 90/State Route 87, and tiered actions for sidewalks, stormwater and septic-to-sewer connections.

The Santa Rosa County Board has officially adopted the East Milton master plan, paving the way for significant changes in zoning, infrastructure, and community development.

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East Milton master plan placed on Feb. 26 agenda after public praise and questions Staff presented the 221–222 page East Milton master plan and the board moved the item to the Feb. 26 regular meeting for a full presentation; a public commenter praised conservation and transportation elements while urging wildfire risk be addressed.

The East Milton master plan is set for a crucial presentation this Thursday, highlighting transportation innovation and land conservation—will it address wildfire risks too?

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Santa Rosa County submits $25M BUILD grant application for Berry Hill Road widening County staff submitted a BUILD grant application for the $33.6M Berry Hill Road widening and safety project and requested $25M (80% of construction) from the U.S. DOT BUILD program; staff and commissioners said they would pursue federal advocacy to strengthen the application.

Santa Rosa County is taking major steps to enhance safety and infrastructure with a $25M BUILD grant application for the Berry Hill Road widening project!

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Santa Rosa County to formally open land-leveraging talks with NAS Whiting Field County staff recommended and the board agreed to initiate formal negotiations with NAS Whiting Field on a proposed outlying-field land-leveraging effort; Navy representatives said any agreement would be vetted through a multiyear federal approval process and could include land-exchange options to protect training missions.

Santa Rosa County is taking a bold step to protect its agricultural land while supporting military training by initiating talks with NAS Whiting Field for a unique land-leveraging opportunity.

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A Northwest Florida man has been indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges. Here's what to know: www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/santa-...

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A new pay rate is set to boost competition for correctional officers. www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/santa-...

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A Jeep flipped several times on I-10 in Santa Rosa County, leaving its driver critically injured, according to FHP. www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/santa-...
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Santa Rosa County hires federal lobbying firm at $7,000 per month Commissioners approved a contract with Maven Advocacy Partners to provide federal lobbying services at $7,000 per month. County leaders framed the hire as a way to maintain a presence in Washington and pursue federal grants and appropriations.

Santa Rosa County just secured a $7,000 monthly contract for federal lobbying services to boost its advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

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Multiple residents tell commissioners they experienced problems in dependency court and urge legal review Several residents and advocates spoke during public comment alleging coercion, misconduct and constitutional violations in juvenile dependency court and Department of Children and Families processes; commissioners referred the matters to the county legal department.

Residents of Santa Rosa County are demanding accountability after shocking allegations of coercion and misconduct in the juvenile dependency court emerge!

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Portion of Frontera Street in Navarre to temporarily close | WKRG.com SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A portion of Frontera Street in Navarre will be temporarily closed this week, according to a Santa Rosa County news release. According to the release, Frontera Stre…

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Santa Rosa County issues boil water notice SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some Santa Rosa County residents, specifically some Holley Navarre Water System customers. According to a county news release, the areas affected include Joybrook Road, Lindsey Magnolia Court, Emily Magnolia Court, Magnolia Harbor Drive, Tall Oak Court, Sound Creek Court, Mulberry [...]

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Santa Rosa County road closed due to water line repair SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A road in Santa Rosa County has been temporarily closed to repair a water line. According to a news release from Santa Rosa County, Grady Tolbert Road in the Holley area is closed between Rose and Chase Streets. Officials expect the road to be open by Friday, Aug. 29. [...]

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Santa Rosa County bear shooting: FWC seeks public's help with investigation SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are investigating the shooting death of a bear in Santa Rosa County and they are asking for the public's help. According to an FWC news release, on July 25, commission officers responded to the area of Lovewood Drive in Navarre regarding a dead [...]

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Santa Rosa County announces Labor Day closures SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County has released a list of county offices that will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The offices below will be closed that day: Santa Rosa County Animal Services will also be closed Saturday, Aug. 30, while Santa Rosa County 911 dispatch, Lifeguard [...]

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Santa Rosa County makes clarification after property owners receive eminent domain letters SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County officials said they want to clarify information that was sent to property owners along Chumuckla Highway in eminent domain letters. According to county officials, letters were sent out from attorneys in relation to the Chumuckla Highway Project Development and Environment Study. Officials said the letters are [...]

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Santa Rosa County planning a new Navarre community access road north of U.S. 98 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County is conducting a study to figure out the best way to create a new community access road north of U.S. 98. According to a Santa Rosa County news release, the road would serve as a parallel route to U.S. 98 for the northern end of the [...]

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Santa Rosa County career fair set for military, veterans and their families SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Santa Rosa County is hosting a special career fair aimed at military, veterans, and their families. While the career fair is open to anyone looking for a job, it is focused on military, veterans, their spouses, and dependents who live in Santa Rosa County, according to a Santa Rosa [...]

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Construction Updates Provided for Soundside High School and Laughlin Technical College Projects Ongoing renovations at Soundside High and Laughlin Technical College progress ahead of schedule.

Exciting renovations are underway at Soundside High and Laughlin Technical College, ensuring students return to state-of-the-art facilities this school year!

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Santa Rosa School Board Discusses Budget Increases and Safety Concerns After Incident Board addresses projected budget rise and parental concerns following safety incident at school.

The Santa Rosa School Board faces rising budget challenges and urgent safety concerns after a troubling incident, sparking a call for accountability from parents.

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18-wheeler crashes with truck in Santa Rosa County: FHP SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An 18-wheeler overturned and crashed with a truck on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County early Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP crash report, the 18-wheeler was in the outside lane heading east on I-10 near mile marker 21 with the truck directly [...]

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New details in deadly Santa Rosa County shooting SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An arrest report from the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office reveals new details of a homicide by a former Okaloosa County Corrections Officer. A 911 call from Curtis Johnson, 47, led Santa Rosa County deputies to the home of 6570 Pinto Avenue on Friday night at around 8:30 p.m. The [...]

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Man arrested after deadly shooting in Santa Rosa County SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a woman was found dead following a shooting Friday in Santa Rosa County. According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff's Office, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported shooting on Pinto Avenue during the evening hours. When deputies arrived, [...]

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Milton man tries — unsuccessfully — to hide from Santa Rosa County deputies and K9s SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Milton man tried to hide from Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday after running from a disturbance, News 5 has learned. According to an SRCSO Facebook post, 43-year-old Bryan King "tried to play a high-stakes game of hide and seek" with the deputies. King led deputies and their [...]

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Santa Rosa County murder suspect indicted SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County man has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder by illegal distribution of a controlled substance, according to the Department of Justice. 28-year-old Jimmy Robinson III was arrested on July 9, in connection with a 2023 overdose death. In March 2023, Derek Beckman was [...]

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Santa Rosa County teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County teacher has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Molly Marie Mersereau was arrested on July 29 and charged with engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, two counts of using [...]

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Santa Rosa County road closed due to ruptured gas line SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Santa Rosa County road is closed Friday morning due to a ruptured gas line. According to a county news release, East Bay Boulevard between Highway 87 and Andorra Street is closed to traffic. County officials are asking drivers to use the detour, which is Andorra Street to Segura [...]

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Santa Rosa County residents urged to boil water: what to know SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System has issued a boil water notice for residents in the Woodville Road area because of a main water line break. According to a news release, the break affects an area starting at 4404 Woodville Road, including 4408, 4409, 4412, 4413, 4414, 4432 and 4433, [...]

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3 Santa Rosa County men sentenced for drug trafficking SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Three Milton men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking operation, according to a release from the Northern District of Florida's U.S. Attorney's Office. David Kennedy, 41, is sentenced to 15 years with five years of supervised release; Michael McQueen, 51, is sentenced to [...]

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