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August 20, 2024
By Marlo Scafe news@srpressgazette.com Charles Elliott was re-elected to the Santa Rosa County School Board Tuesday night. Elliott defeated challenger Angie Straughn in a non-partisan race for district 4. He received 18,464 votes, or 57% percent of the vote, to Straughn’s 13,962 votes or 43% of the vote. “I’m in a debt of gratitude to […]
August 20, 2024
Colten Wright, who has served as district 5 commissioner for the past four years, won his Republican primary election Tuesday over Mike Priest, a former law enforcement officer.
August 20, 2024
Even Bobby Burkett was a little stunned at all the support he received Tuesday night at the polls.
August 20, 2024
Karen Barber has been re-elected as the superintendent of Santa Rosa County schools. Barber received 16,710 votes, or 49% of the vote, to defeat David Godwin and Brenda Stephens. Godwin received 12,905 votes, or 38%, and Stephens received 4,328 votes or 12.75% of the vote. This story will be updated with more information.
August 20, 2024
Avalon Middle School sent an email Tuesday afternoon to inform parents that it was aware of a rumored threat against the school, but that no credible threat had been found. The email was from Principal Ryan Stokes and said that the school’s administration and law enforcement had investigated the rumor. “At this time, we have […]
August 20, 2024
UPDATE: The evacuation order has been lifted. —————————— Residents of Mary Kitchens Road and southeast of Mary Kitchens Road in the Garçon Point area should evacuate now due to a brush fire. Residents on any of the following roads should evacuate now: Mary Kitchens Road Marcy Lane Grove Street Allegro Street Garcon Point Road from Mary […]
August 20, 2024
The city of Milton will soon celebrate its history – and make it more visible to visitors – via historical photos and information placed on some of the city’s lampposts.
August 19, 2024
Despite his young age, it’s clear that 7-year-old Knox Lane Ellis touched many people in his life, and in the Santa Rosa County community.

Friends and family are remembering Ellis, who was killed in a car accident Friday night, and all of the qualities that made him unforgettable.

August 19, 2024
Determination. Diligence. Diversity.

Those are the words that principal Tiphanie Sapp say describe the teachers and student body of Bagdad Elementary School.

August 19, 2024
A 7-year-old from Holt has died following a crash on Red Rock Road on Friday evening, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP report says that the accident was between a marron SUV, driven by a 73-year-old, and a red pick up truck driven by a 59-year-old from Ponce De Leon. The FHP report was […]
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