May 14, 2013
Petition filed to stop Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization touted for its ability to bring together affordable housing with people in need. The group uses free labor in the form of sweat equity from potential…
May 14, 2013
Gulf Power ready for storm season
Living and working on the Gulf Coast means being prepared for tropical weather from June through November. And for Gulf Power Company, storm preparations are given an especially high priority so the…
May 14, 2013
A Class Act: A Tribute to Audrey Hepburn—Pageant at Central High
Central School hosted the Miss Central Pageant on Saturday, April 27. The theme for this year’s pageant was “A Class Act: A Tribute to Audrey Hepburn”.
Young ladies in grades pre-k through 12 …
May 14, 2013
Forest Officials Alert Neighbors About Flash Flood Danger
National forest officials have issued a flash flood bulletin for neighboring communities and people who camp outdoors. A flash flood is a serious weather event for forest visitors because rising floo…
May 14, 2013
Anonymous letter causes ripple in school community
A recorded message went out last week from the Santa Rosa County School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick to let parents know of a letter received by his office and a school in the district expressing "co…
May 14, 2013
Proclamation: EMS Week May begins May 19
First responders from Lifeguard Ambulance Services from Bay County to Escambia county were recognized by the Board of County Commissioners. The week of the 19th to the 25th is EMS week. The EMS respo…
May 14, 2013
Southwest Airlines to begin service at Pensacola International Airport
Southwest Airlines will begin service at Pensacola International Airport (PNS) later this year. Pensacola International is currently served by AirTran Airways, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Southwest.…
May 14, 2013
June Ates Arena Ground Breaking was Monday
A groundbreaking ceremony for the June Ates Arena was held on Monday, May 13 at 8690 Bobby Brown Road in East Milton. The new facility is named after local horse enthusiast June Ates, whose family ha…
May 14, 2013
Courthouse discussion to begin again
The new judicial facility—including courthouse and attorney's offices—is again being discussed by the Santa Rosa County County Commissioners.
"You guys know how important this is," Commissioner Bo…
May 14, 2013
Leadership Alumni to give funds to Santa Rosa non-profit
Leadership Santa Rosa Alumni and its Board of Governors have developed a new program that awards $2600 in unrestricted funds to a nonprofit organization based in or participating in Santa Rosa County…