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Know Your Zone? Insert your address into our “Evacuation Zone App” to find out more information! Visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/KnowYourZone.                     &nb...

AARP Tax-Aide

Volunteers from AARP Tax-Aide will be assisting with taxes at three Santa Rosa County libraries beginning February 1. The AARP Tax-Aide program is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, providing service ...

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs

The UF/IFAS Extension office presents monthly research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and more.

Read Across America

Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This program focuses on motivating children and teens to rea...

Play a Game @ Your Library

Game Night (Jay Library)

Join us for game night at the Jay Library from 3 - 5 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday each month. You can bring your own games from home, or play those provided by us. This event is open to all ages, and game groups are welcome. 

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Learning Express

Learning Express offers test prep and career readiness resources through tests, tutorials, videos, and eBooks. Several areas of support are available including entrance exam prep and practice exams for college admissions and in areas including nursing, EM...

STEAM Events @ Your Library

STEAM Makerspace - Gulf Breeze Library

Come explore, build, and create at STEAM Makerspace on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month from 4 - 6 p.m. Craft and create all sorts of things using library-supplied crafting materials and art supplies, or bring your...

2-1-1 Stations Available in all Libraries

2-1-1 connects people with resources to meet a wide variety of needs. Whether you need assistance with food, housing, mental health, transportation, or any other number of issues, 2-1-1 can direct you to the services you need.

Help is available 24 hours a ...

UF/IFAS Extension Office Educational Programs

The UF/IFAS Extension office presents monthly research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and more.

Monthly Program Schedule

Learn more about the UF/IFAS Extension programs

Teen Book Clubs

The Inklings - Milton Library

Sixth through 10th graders are invited to weigh in and share their ideas about the book of the month. Teens have the option to read either the novel or graphic novel adaptation of each month's book. The Inklings Book ...

Meet! Play! Learn!

Meet, Play, Learn is a program where parents of young children can congregate and socialize with other parents while their children play and make friends at age-appropriate activity stations set up around the room. This program takes place at the Gulf Bre...

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout – Pace Library

Come to the Pace Library to meet other local homeschool parents and children to exchange ideas, participate in a fun activity, and discover how your library can support your children's educational journe...

New Programs at the Gulf Breeze Library

• Breeze Builders is a building club for children ages 6-11. In February, the children had a blast building cabins, windmills, and cars from Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, and Building Block Bars. 
• Comic Book Crusaders is a book club for comic book enth...

Public comment needed for Hurricane Sally Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program

Santa Rosa County is considering applying for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Hurricane Sally Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout (VHB) Program through the state of Florida Department of Economic Opp...

Local Technology Planning Team Meeting

The Santa Rosa Local Technology Planning Team will hold a meeting in the Santa Rosa County Extension Auditorium, 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton, on Tue., Apr. 18 and T...

April 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 on the following dates:

• Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. - Hired Guns...

Annual Spring Festival of Flowers at UF/IFAS and Pensacola State College Milton Campus

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, w...

Animal Services to implement new operating hours beginning Wed., Apr. 5

Santa Rosa County Animal Services will implement new operating hours beginning Wed., Apr. 5. The shelter will close at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays and stay open late on Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. See new hours below with changes highlighted:

Mon...

Civil Service Board Nominations Open

Nominations for a position with the Civil Service Board in Santa Rosa County will be accepted by the Supervisor of Elections Office no later than 4:30 p.m., Fri., Apr. 21. Any registered voter in Santa Rosa County qualifies.

The open position repr...

Santa Rosa County holds Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day - Sat., Apr. 15, 2023 at South Santa

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day will be held Sat., Apr. 15, 2023 from 8 a.m. to noon at the South Santa Rosa Service Center, 5841 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. in Gulf Breeze. This event allows residents to dispose of H...

Become a Master Gardener through the University of Florida's Extension service

Interested in gardening or helping others take care of their lawns and gardens? If so, consider becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer through the University of Florida's Extension service. Participants receive extensive instructi...

East Bay Boulevard at Crittenden Drive opening by end of day

East Bay Boulevard at Crittenden Drive is expected to reopen by end of the day today, Fri., Mar. 10. 

Motorists are asked to use caution when approaching the area due to ongoing construction.

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Precautionary boil water notice rescinded for Navarre Beach Utilities customers

The precautionary boil water notice has been rescinded for Navarre Beach Utilities customers from SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach, 8375 Gulf Beach Blvd. to Sand D...

Santa Rosa County Central Landfill rates to increase April 1

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...

Santa Rosa County holds Waste Tire Amnesty Days at the Central Landfill

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...

March events in Santa Rosa County

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 shopping insid...

Santa Rosa Animal Services kennel sponsorship still available

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 available.

"As ...

March Events @ Your Library ®

Library Closures

All Santa Rosa County Libraries will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 10, for quarterly staff development.

Read Across America – All Libraries

All libraries will be celebrating Read Across America throughout March with fun...

Lifeguard Ambulance Service new Nurse Navigation in conjunction with Santa Rosa Public Safety

Information provided by Lifeguard Ambulance Service

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...

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. Improvements...

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. Improvements...

PUBLIC COMMENT NEEDED - REBUILD FLORIDA VOLUNTARY HOME BUYOUT PROGRAM

Santa Rosa County is considering applying for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Hurricane Sally Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout (VHB) Program through the state of Florida Department of Economic Opp...

SUBMIT ILLICIT DISCHARGE REPORT

To report suspected pollution discharge, please complete the form online here. You can also report such discharge by phone between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 850-981-7135 or  850-981-7090.

SUBMIT A WORK ORDER REQUEST

Submit a work order request to the public works department for potholes, traffic signal concerns, right-of-way mowing, brush or tree trimming and more.

PUBLIC INPUT FORM

The public may submit comments on individual agenda items in advance of a board of county commissioners meeting or bring forward issues to be shared during public forum by completing the public input form.

SUBMIT A WASTE COMPLAINT

Submit a Waste Complaint to the Waste Compliance Department for issues relating to Waste Services provided by Waste Pro.

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EVACUATION ZONE APP

Know Your Zone? Insert your address into our "Evacuation Zone App" to find out more information!View Evacuation Zone Information Here...

VACCINE & TESTING INFO

For vaccine and testing info, see our latest COVID-19 information. Visit myvaccine.fl.gov to find locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine.