On Monday, June 30, Pace High School’s NJROTC was named the Most Outstanding Unit in the Nation. This is the highest honor awarded by the Naval Service Training Command, and consideration included over 600 NJROTC programs nationwide.

Roughly 34 people in the US die every day due to drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On March 6, community member Luca Kukuk was one of those 34, killed after being hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver. During the Market of Pace’s third anniversary the market took time to honor the late Kukuk’s memory the week of his 23rd birthday.

Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, a national non-profit working to lead and inspire change for animals, and animal welfare groups across the state of Florida on a shared mission to find homes for 2,000 dogs and cats in shelters. The Petco Love Florida MEGA Pet Adoption Event will take place June 27-29 in Petco pet care centers and local animal shelters.

Navarre Beach is often thought of as a vacation destination, somewhere to put your feet up after a long journey. For Kyndal Ray Edwards, that journey has been longer than most.

Edwards, known for his “The Walking Testimony” social media account, has been traveling the United States on foot since 2022, covering more than 8,200 miles. Multiple coastlines, mountain ranges, deserts, highways, backroads and 20 pairs of shoes later, he arrived in Navarre June 18, 2025.

The Jay High Class of 2025 had the ultimate sendoff under the bright lights of the school gymnasium on Thursday Night.
Hundreds of families, friends, and fellow community members filled the bleachers to honor their seniors as they advance to the next chapter of their lives.

For senior citizens, many are left wondering what to do next. After leading lives with robust careers, children or serving in the military, they retire and look for new ways to spend their time. That’s where the Council on Aging of West Florida comes in.

Pensacola, FL – Thanks to generous community donations and the hard work of local letter carriers, more than 130,000 pounds of food was collected on May 10th during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to benefit neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.  

Monday, April 28, the City of Milton cut the ribbon officially opening two new pickleball courts, bringing the total to 16.

City Councilman Gavin Hawthorne led the initiative to create more pickleball courts for the sport that continues to rise in popularity.

The crowd at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 24, was comprised of Ibis Road residents, builders, and a lawyer waiting for an update on Ibis Road. The question on everyone’s mind is, will the cul-de-sac Ibis Road become a thoroughfare?

More than 1,300 high school students convened for the 2025 Northwest Florida Construction Career Days on April 22-23. The two-day event was a hands-on experience and an opportunity for students to explore new career possibilities.