Apr 19, 2024
First responders discuss issues with iPhone crash notifications
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14, highlighted by a new feature that detects car crashes and calls for emergency response. While this alert has been heralded for saving lives, it has also prompted unneeded and unsolicited responses from first responders when a notification is sent erroneously.
Apr 18, 2024
Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road intersection improvement construction begins Mon., Apr. 22
Construction for improvements to the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road in Pace will begin on Monday, April 22. The roadway construction extends from Hwy. 90 to Limbaugh Lane. Most construction is intended to be night work, however, traffic may be impacted by some daytime work.
Apr 18, 2024
859th SOS, TFI partners reach milestone in Wolfhound
Duke Field – Aviators and aircraft maintainers who support the C-146A Wolfhound mission celebrated a major milestone April 5, 2024, surpassing 200,000 flying hours while meeting Air Force Special Operations Command’s global mobility requirements.
Apr 17, 2024
My Father’s Arrows celebrates 10-year anniversary, looks to future
For the past decade, My Father’s Arrows has served as a place of refuge and restoration for children, many of whom have spent most of their lives in the foster care system. On April 13, the nonprofit ministry, which is currently based out of Jay, held a celebration of the past, present and future of My Father’s Arrows.
Apr 17, 2024
Carson Lowe thankful for second chance to be an athlete
Carson Lowe has wrapped up his day at a regional weightlifting meet on a Saturday in early April feeling good about the results. He finishes with a top six performance in Olympic and traditional, qualifying for state in both competitions.
Apr 16, 2024
Milton Council votes to remove Cusack from Finance Committee
In response to an ethics finding against Milton City councilman Mike Cusack, the council voted to remove him from his role on the city’s finance committee. The vote was four in favor, with Farrow opposing and Cusack abstaining. Earlier this month, the Florida Commission on Ethics found that Cusack had violated state law by using […]
Apr 16, 2024
Patriot NJROTC unit finishes third in nation
Pace’s NJORTC unit remains one of the top programs in the nation, taking third this year at the 2024 Navy Nationals Athletic, Academic and Drill competition at NAS Pensacola the first weekend of April.
Apr 15, 2024
Navarre family finds kidney for son in dad
“An answered prayer.”
That’s how Austyn Evans describes knowing her two-year-old son, Conrad, now has a kidney after an agonizing search for a donor. Although the search took them from Northwest Florida to Texas and then to Georgia, the donor turned out to be closer to home (in fact, the donor lives in their home).
Apr 15, 2024
Santa Rosa County Clerk’s Office warns of phone scams
Phone scams are on the rise in the State of Florida. This is according to the Office of Inspector General, which has received reports from residents and former residents since April 4. The Santa Rosa County Clerk’s Office wants to make residents aware of this scam and how it is being perpetrated.
Apr 12, 2024
Berryhill Elementary parent recognized as statewide volunteer of year
Parents and volunteers play a pivotal role at schools. They help alleviate the needs of teachers by chaperoning, buying classroom supplies, and assisting faculty with a litany of miscellaneous tasks such as painting, arranging bulletin boards and setting up events.