Wawa on Berryhill Road to open Oct. 8
Drivers who take Berryhill Road every day will soon have a new breakfast option.
Residents seek pool in plans for Pace YMCA
An online petition urging a proposed YMCA in Pace to include a community pool is being aimed at Santa Rosa County officials, but the county’s planning director said the design decision rests with the nonprofit, which has not yet bought the land.
Second annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday underway
Florida residents will be receiving tax relief on firearms, ammunition and a range of hunting, fishing and camping supplies September through Dec. 31.
Milton City Council rejects downtown tattoo ordinance 4-3
Aaron Riley had signed a lease on a Willing Street business and begun repainting the store when he learned tattooing wasn’t allowed in downtown Milton. On Sept. 8, the City Council voted 4-3 to keep it that way.
The Ridge, other local theaters rebrand
The Breeze Cinema 8 in Gulf Breeze, The Ridge Cinema 8 in Pace and Marquis Cinema 10 in Crestview have been under the ownership of the Offerdahl family since their inception.
Their company, which operates as Ashbrie Cinemas, recently made a rebranding effort with updated logos, site upgrades and a new marketing campaign.
Senior Chill Out donation drive planned for June 5
As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important for the elderly to stay cool.
With that in mind, Pete Moore Automotive Team is once again partnering with Council on Aging of West Florida for the Senior Chill Out, an annual one-day donation drive.
As skilled labor shortages grow, Locklin Tech steps up to fill the gap
The U.S. Construction industry, like many other skilled trade job sectors, is facing an “acute crisis,” according to Ed Brady, CEO of the Home Builders Institute.
In 2026, the construction industry is projected to need approximately 350,000 jobs. A surge in infrastructure projects, AI data facilities and manufacturing construction has driven the demand.
How U.S. penny production ending could impact you
Earlier this month, the U.S. Mint printed its final penny in Philadelphia.
First printed in 1793, the penny, which is really a one-cent coin, has become an oft-overlooked staple of American life. It’s an item that has been seen as good luck, influenced pricing and marketing strategies and even impacted the name of a shoe.
UF/IFAS holds 44th-annual Homemakers’ Fair in Milton
The 44th-annual Homemakers’ Holiday Fair, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension, brought the din of conversation and sales to the Santa Rosa County Auditorium. At the fair, vendors spoke about prices, displayed handmade crafts or home goods on carefully arranged tables and demonstrated why patrons should buy them, with their business cards stacked where everyone could see.
Pace Walmart Neighborhood Market opens on Berryhill Road to big crowd
Walmart has found a new home on Berryhill Road in Pace. Last Wednesday, Sept. 17, hundreds of area residents enjoyed taking part in the Pace Walmart Neighborhood Market’s grand opening festivities. The store is an addition to a rapidly growing community, with convenience being a major factor welcomed by residents.
















