The Santa Rosa County Commission District 2 incumbent, now seeking a second term, said it was his wife who pushed him into the race. He had been talking about local politics, complaining about the direction of things, and she gave him an ultimatum: run or stop talking.
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Ascension Sacred Heart Opens New ER in Pace
Ascension Sacred Heart on April 13 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new freestanding emergency department in the Five Points area, bringing expanded emergency care services closer to north Santa Rosa County residents.
Colorado State forecasters predict below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
Researchers at Colorado State University are predicting a quieter-than-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, citing an expected shift to El Niño conditions as the primary driver of the subdued outlook.
Amber Alert issued for missing 15-year-old from Milton
An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Milton, authorities said.
District offers temporary bus solution for Soundside transition
The Santa Rosa County School District has devised a temporary, cost-neutral transportation plan to help families navigate the split grade-level transition to Soundside High School, Superintendent Karen Barber told the school board April 2.

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.
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NAS Whiting Field opens new air traffic control tower

Naval Air Station Whiting Field cut the ribbon on a new air traffic control tower at North Field on April 6, marking what installation leadership called a significant step forward in Naval aviation training infrastructure.
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Sports

Jay, Central, L.E.A.D. compete at District 1-1A track meet
Postseason track got rolling Tuesday afternoon with the District 1-1A meet at Jay.
Athletes from Jay, Central and L.E.A.D. Academy all represented Santa Rosa County in the meet.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!




The Miracle League of Pensacola continues to shine a light
The Miracle League of Pensacola has a rich history that continues to live on to this day. What started as an inspiration from one family’s memories, has grown to 20 plus years of memories for families throughout Pensacola.
Maternity season starts April 16 for Florida’s bats
Florida’s native and beneficial bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes attracted to buildings and other human-made structures, including buildings still undergoing construction. With bat maternity season starting soon, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding the public April 15 is the last day to legally exclude bats from buildings without a permit, until Aug. 15.
Water conservation a pressing issue amid continued drought across Florida
April is Water Conservation Month. While April is typically a dry month in the Sunshine State, it comes as Florida experiences drought conditions from Escambia County to Monroe County.



















