Santa Rosa's Press Gazette

From L to R: Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith moderates a discussion with NAS Whiting Field Commander Cpt. Ted Elkins and Operational Liaison Officer Randy Roy.

Local military officials discuss issues in Northwest Florida

Local base commanders and Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL1) made the case on May 27 that the area’s congested roadways are not just a quality-of-life problem, it is also a threat to national security.

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Gaetz requests state investigation into alleged FPL spraying that killed chickens, bees

State Sen. Don Gaetz has asked the agriculture commissioner to open a formal investigation into aerial herbicide spraying by a Florida Power & Light contractor that farmers and beekeepers in north Santa Rosa County say drifted onto their property and killed livestock and bees.

East Milton farmers call for answers after livestock deaths

A small family farm in East Milton is calling for an investigation after the owners say more than 50 chickens died following the alleged spraying of an herbicide over Florida Power & Light right-of-way across the street from their property.

Milton man arrested on charges of molesting child

A 40-year-old Milton man has been arrested on six counts of lewd molestation of a child under 12 and one count of lewd exhibition of his stepdaughter, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Avalon band director hired as district instrumental music coordinator

Mike Philley, the band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.

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Sports

Sights and sounds! Looking back at Pace’s state title run

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BEach SEEN to 50,000+ in the Emerald Coast Visitors Guide

Community

Next chapter ahead for nearly 600 Pace High graduates

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.

Shoutout to Co-Workers

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Crime, News

Pace man arrested, accused of shoving firefighter responding to call

A 59-year-old Pace man is behind bars after a May 24 incident where deputies say he shoved a Pace Fire Rescue firefighter who was responding to a trash fire at his home, according to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sports

A look at how things went for Pace’s football team this spring

The Pace Patriots wrapped up their spring practice on May 22 with a game against Gulf Breeze.

Head coach Vance Smith is pleased with the way things went for the Patriots this spring, though he also points out there is still work to do.