Dec 27, 2012
Milton family adopts two girls in time for the holidays
After more than two years in foster care, sisters Giselle, 11, and Samantha, 9, have found their “forever home,” just in time for Christmas. Sitting in the family room of their home Thursday, Giselle…
Dec 27, 2012
Deputy helps extinguish fire in car being towed
No one at the scene knew how a car being towed behind a motor home caught fire Friday, but it did. And though the occupants of the motor home didn’t notice what was going on behind them as they drove…
Dec 27, 2012
Kaps 4 Kids kicks off in January
Get ready to take a casual day to support the Ronald McDonald House during the annual Kaps 4 Kids fundraiser. Attend one of the kickoff meetings and form a team with your business, club, school or fa…
Dec 27, 2012
State officials urge people to practice fire and cold-weather safety
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds residents and visitors to practice fire and cold weather safety through this weekend, as the first widespread freeze of the s…
Dec 27, 2012
Donations needed to provide housing for homeless families for the holidays
In an effort to draw more attention to the need for supportive housing for veteran families, the owners of the Howard Johnson/Day’s Inn have agreed to partner with EscaRosa Coalition on The Homeless …
Dec 27, 2012
Republican Club has Christmas celebration
On Dec. 6, the Central Santa Rosa County Republican Club held its annual Christmas celebration, and from all accounts, it was very successful. The club donated more than $500 to purchase gifts for lo…
Dec 24, 2012
Death leads to abuse hotline overhaul
The Florida Department of Children and Families announced last week it recently implemented a new child-abuse hotline tracking system — one designed to be faster and more accurate. The upgrade was br…
Dec 24, 2012
Faith Briefs – Dec. 22, 2012
First UMC of Pace Christmas Eve service First UMC of Pace will celebrate with Carols and Candles on Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. First UMC of Pace is located at 4540 Chumuckla Highway. For more information, …
Dec 24, 2012
From our small community to theirs: Candlelight vigil remembers Sandy Hook victims
With green and white ribbons pinned to their shirts and candles in hand, about 200 community members stood on the Pace Athletic and Recreation Association’s football field Wednesday night singing “Si…
Dec 24, 2012
Births – Dec. 22, 2012
– Amanda Simmons, a daughter, Lillian Mckinsey Simmons, Dec. 12. – Christina Ashton Harville and Paul Dustin Harville, a daughter, Kristina Leigh Harville Dec. 14. – Deliane and Richard Kertz, a son,…