The Krewe of Airship Pirates took toy drives to a new level this year, hosting a toy drive and a celebration on the drive’s final day that featured circus performers, chili dogs, hot chocolate and Santa Claus arriving in style by helicopter.
Motorists would no longer have to peel and place yellow vehicle registration stickers on their license plates, under a measure filed Friday for the 2026 regular session that begins Jan. 13.
Thomas L. Sims Middle School Dean of Students Joshua Parm resigned Nov. 17 while under investigation by Santa Rosa County District Schools. At the time of his resignation and the district’s statement confirming his departure, the reason for the investigation was not disclosed.
During a press conference earlier this month, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said it felt as though there had been more homicides than usual in 2025. His comments came on the heels of the discovery of Danika Troy, a 14-year-old girl who was found murdered in Pace.
The Santa Rosa Press Gazette has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Floridatown in early December.
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Home Builders Association has joined a legal battle to help defend a new state law that includes blocking cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans.
A portion of Ashmore Lane in Pace will be down to one lane beginning Monday, Dec. 29, near the entrance of the Ashmore Place neighborhood to complete drainage improvements.
The cold weather shelter for the homeless and heatless will be open on the night of Friday, Dec. 19 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton.
