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The board of county commissioners consists of five constitutional officers or five elected commissioners, who are elected at large to serve and represent one of five districts and the county as a whole, as the governing body for Santa Rosa County.

Santa Rosa County is proud to participate in the 2026 Day of Caring and invites residents to join in spreading holiday c...
10/21/2026

Santa Rosa County is proud to participate in the 2026 Day of Caring and invites residents to join in spreading holiday cheer to area heroes. Community members are encouraged to decorate stockings and write holiday cards for area military personnel and veterans.

Community members are invited to stop by any Santa Rosa County Public Library location during regular business hours on Friday, November 13, to take part in this meaningful activity. Supplies are available while they last, and participants can drop in at their convenience to support this heartwarming community effort. For library locations, visit santarosa.fl.gov/546/Locations-Hours.

Join Santa Rosa County in honoring our veterans and active-duty service members by participating in this year’s Day of Caring. Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter for those who have given so much.

For more information, visit https://www.uwwf.org/day-caring-2026.

10/21/2026

TLDR: 🌐 We have one place for all available debris information. Visit santarosa.fl.gov/1199/Hurricane-Isaias-Debris-Information for the latest updates and information.

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We know your biggest question is, “When is my debris getting picked up?”

Unfortunately, we don’t have a specific date for individual streets. Debris pickup is happening throughout the county, and if you live on a county-maintained road, crews will get to you. It’s going to take time.

Here’s what you need to know:

🚛 Debris pickup is just getting started. Collection began last week, with initial efforts focused on arterial and collector roads. School bus stops were also prioritized to help keep children safe.

📋 There is no sign-up list for county-maintained roads. You do not need to report your address or register for pickup. If you live on a privately maintained road (such as a subdivision with a road maintained by a HOA), there is a separate process. Visit the webpage above for details.

📞 Please don’t call Emergency Management about debris pickup. Their staff have the same information currently available to the public. Calling them won’t provide a pickup date or speed up collection.

Here’s the reality: Santa Rosa County was heavily impacted by Hurricane Isaias. We estimate approximately 1.8 million cubic yards of debris, and the final total could be even higher. As of 11:45 a.m. today, Wednesday, October 21, just over 300,000 cubic yards have been collected.

Debris removal will take weeks and require multiple passes through the county. Our debris hauler is working through an enormous amount of material, and trucks can only carry so much at a time. If crews pick up debris on your street but leave some behind, they may need to empty their trucks before returning to finish.

We understand how frustrating it is to wait, especially when debris is piled up outside your home. We ask for your patience as crews continue working throughout our 1,100-plus-square-mile county. Pickup will take time, but collection efforts are ongoing.

Thank you for your patience as we work through this recovery together.

Hello, District 3 and all of our amazing Santa Rosa County residents.We've been through a lot over the last couple of we...
10/21/2026

Hello, District 3 and all of our amazing Santa Rosa County residents.

We've been through a lot over the last couple of weeks. My mind and heart, as always, are focused on building our community, and despite everything, we are stronger together.

Please allow a few minutes to enjoy some of the significant moments over the past quarter in our beloved North End, while recognizing the reality of how different our home looks now.

Click the link below to view the October edition of the Rowell Report:
https://srcbrandguide.my.canva.site/rr-newsletter-oct26

Best,
Rhett

Beginning Monday, October 26, crews will begin resurfacing and widening work on Highway 182 between Chumuckla Highway an...
10/21/2026

Beginning Monday, October 26, crews will begin resurfacing and widening work on Highway 182 between Chumuckla Highway and Allison Creek Lane. The work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and the project is anticipated to be complete in October 2027, weather permitting.

During paving operations, Highway 182 will be intermittently reduced to a single lane. Motorists should expect heavy delays, use caution while traveling through the work zone, and follow the directions of flaggers and posted traffic control devices.

The roadway improvements will include milling, resurfacing, culvert replacement and upgrades, ditch re-establishment, shoulder widening with rumble strips, pavement striping, and installation of raised reflective pavement markers

A street view of the location of this closure can be viewed online at https://maps.app.goo.gl/RvGvQtwbA8wCf8Ex6. Find a larger view of the map at https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=10254.

At today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, several Hurricane Isaias recovery items were approved, and the Board r...
10/20/2026

At today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, several Hurricane Isaias recovery items were approved, and the Board recognized the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter:

🐾 National Animal Shelter Week: Proclaimed November 1-7, recognizing Santa Rosa County Animal Services staff, volunteers, foster families and supporters for their dedication to animal welfare.

🏠 Temporary Housing: Approved allowing temporary living quarters, including RVs and travel trailers, in all zoning districts for one year during Hurricane Isaias recovery.

🚧 Private Subdivision Debris Removal: Approved debris removal from privately maintained roads when necessary to address public health and safety needs. HOAs must submit a right-of-entry and hold-harmless form before removal. Learn more at https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1198/Hurricane-Isaias-Debris-Pickup---Private.

🌳 Vegetative Debris Fees Waived: Extended the waiver of residential vegetative debris disposal fees at designated county facilities for an additional two weeks at the Central Landfill and Jay Transfer Station.

For more details, visit https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/2231.

UPDATE - Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. - Last Chance Road has reopened.--------------Berrydale Water System will close Last...
10/20/2026

UPDATE - Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. - Last Chance Road has reopened.

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Berrydale Water System will close Last Chance Road, just off Highway 87 North, on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 9 a.m. Residents should plan to detour via Horn Road to Highway 178 to Highway 87 N. Repairs are expected to take six hours.

Find the street view online at https://maps.app.goo.gl/LxXMFfvDHjkyqqWYA

The Navarre Beach Bridge will experience temporary lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, for t...
10/19/2026

The Navarre Beach Bridge will experience temporary lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, for the Florida Department of Transportation to perform routine bridge inspections. Drivers are reminded to use caution, follow signage and flagger instructions, and obey the posted speed limit when traveling through the work zone.

The status of road and/or bridge closures in Santa Rosa County can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov/293/Current-Road-Bridge-Closures.

10/17/2026

Friday, October 16, 5 p.m. - see the full release at
https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/2225

Santa Rosa County Offices
The following Santa Rosa County Libraries will reopen on Monday, October 19, during regularly scheduled operating hours:
-Jay Library
-Pace Library
-Gulf Breeze Library
-Library Administration
-The Santa Rosa County Family History and Research Center, Milton Library and Navarre Library are CLOSED until further notice. The Milton Library is expected to reopen on Monday, October 26.
-Open Santa Rosa County Libraries will have additional computers available for community members to use as they navigate recovery efforts following the storm. These resources will help residents access important information, complete online forms and connect with recovery assistance. Find more information on locations and hours at www.santarosa.fl.gov/975/Library-System
-Santa Rosa County residents can dispose of vegetative debris at no cost at the Central Landfill, 6337 Da Lisa Road in Milton, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Central Landfill is NOT open on Sundays.
-Keep household garbage separate. Regular household garbage collection will continue according to schedules established by residential waste service providers. Household trash, including spoiled food, should be placed in regular garbage containers and never mixed with storm debris. Please remove all spoiled food and clean out refrigerators and freezers before disposal.
-The Jay Transfer Station is for regular operating hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Cash only will be accepted at this time.
-The October 22 Special Rezoning Meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, November 10.
-The Santa Rosa County Courthouse and all Clerk of Court offices will be closed through Friday, October 16, and reopen on Monday, October 19. Any domestic violence injunction hearing will be continued to next Wednesday, October 21, unless notified otherwise.
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Navarre Pier
The Navarre Beach Pier will be reopened daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, October 20. Fishermen are asked to bring their own ice, as ice will be unavailable until further notice. Bait is expected to be restocked by Thursday, October 22.
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Current Damage Assessment Numbers
As of Friday, October 16, over $247 million in damages have been estimated from over 3,800 self-reports through the Property Appraiser's damage report form. Over 100 structures have been classified as destroyed; over 400 structures have sustained major damage; over 1,000 structures have sustained minor damage; over 5,000 structures have been affected.
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Damage Report Form
Residents are asked to report property damage through the Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser's website. Search for your property by either name or street address at https://srcpa.gov/search and use the "Report Damage" button found under the "Owner Information section on your parcel page. If searching by street address, use abbreviations: Dr for Drive, St for Street, Blvd for Boulevard, etc.

For the section that asks for repair estimates: You may either make an estimate or wait until you have a better idea. An exact amount is not necessary.
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Citizen Information Line
The Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Line, 850-983-INFO (4636), is available for questions until 10 p.m. Friday, October 16. The Citizen Information Line will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18. Do NOT call 911 to report downed trees or power lines. These calls tie up lines meant for emergency calls. Citizens should report downed power lines to their utility company.
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Debris Pickup
The first pass of debris pickup began on Wednesday, October 14, on publicly maintained roads. There will be multiple passes for debris removal. Santa Rosa County has an estimated 1.5 million cubic yards. The estimated cost of removal is $23 million. As of Friday, October 16, over 43,000 cubic yards of vegetative and over 100 cubic yards of C&D debris have been collected. A debris removal dashboard is available to the public at https://tt-emi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dc8ae34301e243c890d776a17187ded3 #

Residents should place storm-generated debris along the public right-of-way, generally the area between the street and the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole, or easement. Proper placement and separation of debris will help collection crews work safely and efficiently. There is no size restriction. Keep piles consolidated by debris types (vegetative and C&D) and take care not to let any piles spill over into the street.

10/17/2026

UPDATED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 11:50 A.M. - full list of resources online here: https://santarosa.fl.gov/1196/Hurricane-Isaias-Community-Resources

Please note these are the resources that have communicated with the emergency operations center. There may be other distribution and feeding sites throughout the county.

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Food and supply distributions from community partners:
- Convoy of Hope, Pace Assembly of God, 3948 Hwy. 90 in Pace - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., providing food, water, tarps, hygiene items, baby diapers, wipes, formula, bedding.

- Operation BBQ Relief will have meals at the following locations at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Walmart at 9360 Navarre Parkway in Navarre
- Walmart at 6275 Highway 90 in Milton
- Walmart at 4965 Highway 90 in Milton

- Jack Brewer Foundation at Jernigan's Landing, 5158 Willing Street in Downtown Milton, Lunch at Noon on Saturday, October 17.

- Publix on Dogwood, 5854 Dogwood Drive, will have ice available on Saturday, October 17 from 12 - 4 p.m.

- Milton First Assembly of God, 6163 Dogwood Drive in Milton, will have tarps. Those in need should go to the front office at the church to ask for a tarp.

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Multi-Agency Resource Center
Florida Division of Emergency Management has set up a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Santa Rosa County to help residents with recovery resources. FEMA will NOT be on-site at the MARC; other agencies will be providing assistance. The MARC is located at Pensacola State College, Milton Campus, in the gym, 5988 U.S. Highway 90 in Milton. Services will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following resources will be available:

- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Department of Children and Families
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Elder Affairs
- U.S. VA

Supplies available: Tarps, water, MREs, baby items, hygiene kits, cleaning kits, etc.

Find updated MARC information & other recovery resources at FloridaDisaster.org/Updates.

10/15/2026

UPDATE: Friday, October 16 - Due to damage identified after further assessment, Tiger Point Park is closed until further notice.
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Our SRC Facilities team has been working diligently to address all building-related needs, and several Road & Bridge crews have assisted with debris cleanup throughout the parks. While progress continues, a few areas remain roped off, and we ask citizens to avoid these sections for their safety.

The following parks remain closed at this time. All other parks are open for use, except for the clearly marked caution areas.

CLOSED:
ALLENTOWN RECREATION AREA
BAGDAD BOAT RAMP
BAGDAD RECREATIONAL PARK
BAL ALEX BOAT RAMP
BAYVIEW HEIGHTS #1
BAYVIEW HEIGHTS #4
BENNY RUSSELL PARK
CYPRESS TREE PARK
DICKERSON CITY BOAT RAMP
EAST MILTON PARK
FIDELIS PARK
LA LEYENDA PARK
MAYO PARK
MCCALLISTER PARK
MORRELL BOAT RAMP
NANTAHALA BEACH ROAD BOAT RAMP
OPTIMIST PARK
ORIOLE BEACH BOAT RAMP
SANDPIPER VILLAGE PARK
SANTA VILLA PARK
T. ROLAND BROWN MEMORIAL PARK aka RESERVATION ROAD PARK
VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA

OPEN:
ARCHIE GLOVER BOAT RAMP
AVALON BOAT RAMP #1 (MULAT)
AVALON BOAT RAMP #2
AVALON BOAT RAMP #3
BAGDAD MILL SITE PARK
BROWN'S FISH CAMP
CHARLIE JONES MEMORIAL PARK
CHUMUCKLA PARK
CHUMUCKLA SPRINGS BOAT RAMP
EAST RIVER BOAT RAMP
GARCON POINT BOAT RAMP
HOLLEY BOAT RAMP #1
HOLLEY BOAT RAMP #2
INDIAN BAYOU BOAT RAMP
JOYBROOK RD BOAT RAMP
KEYSER BOAT RAMP
Lenny J. Tolbert Memorial Park
LOCKLIN FIELD
MAE LANE BOAT RAMP
MARQUIS BASIN BOAT RAMP (BAYVIEW HEIGHTS #2)
NAVARRE LARGE DOG PARK
NAVARRE PARK
NAVARRE SMALL DOG PARKS
NAVARRE SOCCER COMPLEX
NAVARRE SPORTS COMPLEX
OYSTER PILE BOAT RAMP
PACE AREA RECREATION PARK
PATRIOT PARK
PRESLEY PARK (BLACKWATER BAY PARK)
QUINTETTE BOAT RAMP
SANTA ROSA HORSE PARK
SANTA ROSA SOCCER PARK & FOOTBALL FIELDS
SANTA ROSA SPORTS PLEX
SIMPSON RIVER FISHING PIER
SNAPPER AVENUE BOAT RAMP
SWENSON PARK
TERRELL LANDING
TROUT BAYOU BOAT RAMP
VILLA VENYCE PARK
WAYSIDE AKA ROADSIDE PARK
WEBB LANDING
WEST NAVARRE PARK
WHITING JUNCTION
WILLIAMS LAKE BOAT RAMP
WOODLAWN BEACH BOAT RAMP

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6495 Caroline Street
Milton, FL
32570

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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