Pace man drives stolen jeep off car lot
A Pace man drove off of Milton Chevrolet’s car lot Saturday in a Grand Cherokee – right in front of employees – and took it home.
Sheriff’s deputies filed a report saying Kevin Padgett, 33, Santa …
Community Briefs for February
Small Steps to Health and Wealth: Take the Challenge
Every January, millions of Americans resolve to get healthier and/or wealthier. With more than one-third of American adults weighing in as obes…
Florida Panhandle Regents' Council Meeting
The Florida Panhandle Regents’ Council Meeting was held Saturday, January 25 at the Panama Country Club, Lynn Haven. The Florida Panhandle Regents’ Council includes Regents and Chapter members from t…
Jay man sentenced in indecent exposure
A Jay man who was arrested and charged last summer for indecent exposure was recently sentenced to six months in jail, including time served, and 12 months of probation according to the clerk’s offic…
Winter's ice hits wallet hard
With the recent winter's chill dipping normal winter temperatures below average, Gulf Power Corporate Communications manager Jeff Rogers says most of everyone's power bill will go up if they're using…
UPDATE: 2 dead after 5-car accident on Blackwater Bridge
Two people are dead after a five-vehicle accident Tuesday night on the Blackwater Bridge portion of Interstate 10.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, four tractor-trailers and a van pulling …
Schools re-open Friday
Santa Rosa District Schools will reopen on Friday, January 31st. We will observe normal school start times with normal operations. Parents should recognize that great caution will be observed in the …
Hwy. 90 traffic jam from Escambia County line to Avalon Blvd.
With Interstate 10 being closed, Highway 90 through Pace is experiencing a heavy volume of traffic and motorists should use extreme caution, according to Santa Rosa County officials.
There is no …
Gulf Power working around the clock to restore power
Gulf Power crews work through the night to restore power – some customer offices remain closed. After a night of restoring power in icy winter conditions, Gulf Power Company crews will get reinforce…
Santa Rosa Schools closed Thursday
The treacherous weather conditions continue to create unsafe traveling conditions. The National Weather Service shares the icing conditions will continue through tomorrow. Based upon the forecast sch…












