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11/08/2025

The cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will also be open nights Sunday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Nov. 10 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Only service animals (with verification of rabies vaccination) are permitted to stay with guests. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.

Santa Rosa County's cold weather shelter is operated by Ferris Hill Baptist Church, utilizing volunteer resources and donations. It opens each night weather is forecasted to drop below 40 degrees, typically November through March. The shelter is for people who are homeless or cannot maintain heat in their home, can care for themselves, and are not at risk to themselves or others. No one will be admitted to the shelter who is under the influence of drugs/alcohol, or is unable to walk without assistance.

11/08/2025

🔒 LOCK IT OR LOSE IT, SANTA ROSA! 🔒

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to take a few extra seconds to secure your vehicle and protect your belongings.

Most thefts from vehicles are crimes of opportunity — don’t give thieves the chance!

🚗 Remember:
• Always lock your vehicle
• Remove valuables from inside (or keep them out of sight)
• Report suspicious activity in your area immediately

A quick check before you walk away can make all the difference.
Together, we can keep our neighborhoods safe and crime-free. 💙

11/08/2025

Drive High = Get a DUI

Drugs like THC and some prescription medications can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle and carry the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol. Keep yourself and others safe by choosing a sober ride home.

11/07/2025

Literature Distribution Request

Please see the flyer below if your family is in need during this time. There will be a Food Distribution this Saturday, November 8 beginning at 8:00am.

For additional questions, please reach out to Immanuel Baptist Church.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Santa Rosa County is hosting several Movie in the Park events! Take a look at this FREE event! 🍿

Upcoming Dates:
📅November 4 - 6pm - Bennett Russell Park (Monsters, Inc.)
📅November 18 - 6pm - Bagdad Mill Site Park (The Incredibles)
📅December 16 - 6pm - Navarre Park (Polar Express)

🔗https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1141/Movie-in-the-Parks

11/07/2025

11/05/2025

🥶There is increasing confidence that our first freeze of the season will be settling in for much of the local area Tuesday morning November 11th. Make preparations to protect outdoor pets and any cold-sensitive plants.

11/05/2025

UPDATE- Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6:05 p.m. - The network issues affecting 911 calls for AT&T and T-Mobile customers have been resolved.

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AT&T and T-Mobile network issues affecting 911 calls

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m. - AT&T & T-Mobile customers may experience network outages that are also affecting 911 calls.

Residents who are unable to reach 911 or 850-983-5370 (non-emergency line) should go to the nearest fire station or police station. Fire department information can be found online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/482/Fire-Departments.

AT&T & T-Mobile are aware of the issue and are working to correct it as soon as possible.

11/03/2025

11/01/2025

Remember to adjust your clocks back by one hour before bedtime tonight.

11/01/2025

👏 Congratulations, Deputy L. Chau! 👏

Today we celebrate Deputy L. Chau, one of our dedicated School Resource Officers, for reaching an incredible milestone — 10 years of service with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office!

Deputy Chau has spent the last decade protecting and serving the citizens of Santa Rosa County — both in our schools and throughout the community — with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. His commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and residents truly makes a difference every day.

Thank you, Deputy Chau, for your hard work, dedication, and outstanding service to the Sheriff’s Office family. Here’s to many more years of making a positive impact! 💙