Dec 24, 2012
Division of Emergency Management offers online updates
If you haven’t tuned in to your Santa Rosa County Division of Emergency Management lately, you might not be aware of some of its basic tools designed to protect citizens and property in emergency sit…
Dec 24, 2012
Commission votes to extend suspension of road impact fees
Santa Rosa County Commissioners recently voted to extend the suspension of transportation or road impact fees for the fifth year in a row. This waiver will extend the suspension of the transportation…
Dec 24, 2012
News Briefs – Dec. 22, 2012
Peanut Butter Food Drive results County Extension Offices in 15 Northwest Florida Counties took part in the ”Take a bite out of HUNGER” Peanut Butter Food Drive Campaign that concluded with Farm City…
Dec 24, 2012
DCF: Parents can help children cope with trauma
TALLAHASSEE — Children can start showing signs of trauma right away or months after a disastrous event. Just hearing about an event on the news or seeing a reaction from parents is enough to have an …
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
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
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,…
Dec 24, 2012
Pros and cons of shopping online
Shopping online is one of the most convenient ways to browse and buy these day but, buyer beware! Shoppers must be aware when using the convenience of the Internet to shop. The good side is shopping …
Dec 24, 2012
Charge against facility supervisor upgraded to felony
Charges against a juvenile detention supervisor who was arrested in early December for alleged battery against a 15-year-old have been upgraded to a felony, according to State Attorney Bill Eddins. E…