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 …
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…
A chance to go home for Christmas
Lifeguard Ambulance Service is offering its fifth annual Home for the Holidays service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This free ambulance transportation service provides local residents living …
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…
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, …
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…
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,…
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 …
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…










