Apr 6, 2017
Santa Rosa County Faith Calendar
MILTON — Here is a list of scheduled faith-based services and events. Santa Rosa County churches can send listings to faith@srpressgazette.com. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PACE: These events take place at 4540 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, unless otherwise noted: Sunday, April 9: Rev. Mike Roberts preaching. 8:30 a.m. traditional worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship; 9:45 […]
Apr 5, 2017
School district eyes new construction
MILTON — Santa Rosa County voters on Tuesday decided to continue the 18-year-old half-cent school infrastructure surtax for another 10 years.
Of 12,196 voters, 74.37 percent approved the tax. They…
Apr 4, 2017
'Improving the community and emphasizing education'
The Alpha Delta Kappa chapter of Santa Rosa County is a sorority made up of 34 women, all active or retired teachers, on a mission.
“Our basic interests are altruism and promoting education,” said …
Apr 4, 2017
Flicks on the Field canceled — for now
PACE — Santa Rosa County has canceled Flicks on the Field due to timing issues, according to event organizers.
"We're looking at either next spring or fall,” said Brandi Whitehurst, Santa Rosa Cou…
Apr 4, 2017
Publix achieves global United Way recognition
Publix Super Markets, Inc. surpassed its 2016 United Way campaign goal by raising $62 million. Companywide, associates pledged $35.5 million through annual payroll deductions. Publix Super Markets Ch…
Apr 4, 2017
JAY: Couple die in apparent murder-suicide
Update: Bobby Ray Waters, 56, and Veronica Ann Waters, 52, died from gunshot wounds, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.
Initial indicators are leading law enforcement to believe …
Apr 4, 2017
JAY: Suspected murder-suicide under investigation
JAY — Two people in Jay are dead due to a suspected murder-suicide that reportedly occurred around 5:20 a.m. April 4.
Early Tuesday morning, the Santa Rosa Sherriff’s Office was notified of gunshot…
Apr 3, 2017
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Theatre group to present ‘The Zombie’ PACE — Panhandle Community Theatre will present, "The Zombie” April 6-9. Times for the show, which is written by Tim Kelley and directed by Joseph Perna, are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. The cast includes Ken Armitage, Katie Foley, Clarissa Canzoniero, Jason Lewing, Donna Quinn, […]
Apr 3, 2017
Donate blood, get a Starbucks gift card
GULF BREEZE — Select Starbucks locations are sponsoring blood drives in Northwest Florida. Donors will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card.
In addition, all donors will receive a wellness checkup of …
Apr 3, 2017
Meet Santa Rosa County's National Merit finalists
MILTON — Among the National Merit Scholarship program’s 15,000 finalists, three hail from Santa Rosa County.
Specifically, they are Diana Hanks and Christia Victoriano of Pace High School, and Mich…