Jun 1, 2013
Blackwater wildfires update as of Friday
Please note: This is a wildfire update for Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties provided by State officials.
NEW FIRE – HUTCHINS ROAD FIRE (Springhill area): Florida Forest Service crews discove…
May 31, 2013
Special Olympics participants return home
Escambia /Santa Rosa is proud to announce the successful return of a delegation of 40 athletes, volunteer coaches and unified partners from the 2013 Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games. The …
May 31, 2013
City of Milton acquires Sundail Utilities
Some commercial businesses might see sewage rates increase after the City of Milton completes the acquisition of a private sewage company and its territory in Bagdad.
The sewer system, Sundial Uti…
May 31, 2013
PARTNERS IN CRIME
Deputy Melissa Spratt says law enforcement is in her blood. Her father was a Captain with the Santa Rosa's Sheriff Office for 27 years. Her mother worked as a state probation officer. Melissa followe…
May 31, 2013
Pen Air FCU Taking Donations for Red Cross Relief Efforts
Following the destruction brought by the Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, Pen Air Federal Credit Union is collecting monetary donations for the relief efforts of the American Red Cross.
Funds will be c…
May 31, 2013
Medical Examiner: Menginitis death may not be meningitis
Earlier this week, Health Department officials in Santa Rosa County said a Santa Rosa School Bus driver died from bacterial meningitis. Now the Medicial Examiner is saying tests are not back to confi…
May 31, 2013
Santa Rosa County felony and DUI arrests from 5/14/13 to 5/21/13
Felony Arrests
Colvin, Austin Zane, 14; Youpon St, Milton; burglary; larceny, grand theft less than $5,000; larceny, grand theft of a firearm;
Burgin, Kendall Leigh, 19; no address listed; wea…
May 31, 2013
The Crosstown Band performed Friday at Riverwalk
On Friday, the CrossTown Band played at Riverwalk and Bands on the Blackwater. They are a classic rock, variety &blues band comprised of six musicians all from the Pensacola area. Members include: Ni…
May 31, 2013
Charity golf tournament tees off Saturday at Tanglewood
Calvary Baptist Church’s youth group is seeking donations for their next fundraiser. They will be having a Golf Tourney at Tanglewood Country Club. The youth are raising money for church camp and wou…
May 31, 2013
Bagdad Fire Department to get new building
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $789,500 project for the construction of a new Bagdad Volunteer Fire Department building.
Chief Nick Anderson says the department has been operating in…