Sep 3, 2024
SRPE and school district begin negotiations for 2024-25 teacher pay
After last year’s seemingly never-ending teacher pay negotiations saga, both the teachers, represented by Santa Rosa Professional Educators, and Santa Rosa District Schools are looking for a quicker resolution to getting paid for the 2024-25 school year.
Sep 2, 2024
Pensacola man killed while walking bicycle on Pine Forest Road
A Pensacola man walking his bicycle in the roadway was hit and killed by a motorist from Pace on Saturday evening, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol.
Aug 30, 2024
Keyser Cemetery full of history, but there’s plenty left to discover
Work continues to preserve the Keyser Cemetery and to find out more about the history of the men and women that are buried there.
Aug 30, 2024
Woman suing Walton County hospital, claims her husband died after liver removed instead of spleen
A local attorney says a woman is pursuing criminal and civil lawsuits against Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Walton County after a surgeon removed her husband’s liver instead of his spleen, resulting in his death.
Aug 30, 2024
Immanuel Baptist Church celebrates 40-year anniversary of its preschool program
On Aug.18, Immanuel Baptist Church of Pace celebrated 40 years of its preschool program, First Steps Christian Preschool.
Aug 30, 2024
Clean-up day being held Saturday at historic Keyser Cemetery, volunteers needed
Work continues to preserve the Keyser Cemetery and to find out more about the property, where it’s believed there may be hundreds of unmarked graves.
Aug 29, 2024
Eight men thought they were meeting a 14-year-old for sex, instead were arrested by SRSO during undercover operation
Eight men were arrested by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office after a multi-agency internet chat operation where they agreed to meet an underage individual for sex, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson.
Aug 29, 2024
The City of Milton considers its recycling options
The city of Milton is continuing to consider its options regarding recycling, though it’s likely the program is still discontinued for the time being while other solutions are discussed.
Aug 28, 2024
LEAD program expanding in district after state recognition
This summer, a member of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was honored for his contributions to expanding an anti-drug program in county schools.
Aug 28, 2024
Air Force team wins USO Commanders Cup tournament at Eglin AFB
Gaming teams from all six U.S. military branches descended upon Eglin Air Force Base Aug. 10 and 11 for the USO Gaming Commanders Cup, an e-sports event where service members from different branches competed in a Rocket League tournament.