Roy Jones Jr. announced his son, DeAndre, took his own life this past weekend. Jones, who is from Pensacola, posted on Instagram and asked for privacy for the family. “Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday,” Jones posted on Instagram. “I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come home Friday night to […]

A new barbecue restaurant has been OK’d for Santa Rosa County. Jim N Nick’s has been approved for a location at 4625 Highway 90 in Pace, according to an approval letter from the  Santa Rosa County Development Services Center. The restaurant will be 5,160 square feet. The restaurant is planned for an area with a […]

The June 17, 2024 “precautionary boil water notice” is hereby rescinded following repair of the well motor and the satisfactory completion of the bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.

Volunteer Santa Rosa Day is an opportunity to learn about the volunteer organizations that support Santa Rosa County. This year’s event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at Benny Russell Park, 5417 W Spencer Field Road in Pace. Various organizations will showcase what their organizations do for the Santa Rosa community and be available for demonstrations. Food will be available, as well as activities for kids.

A fiery crash resulted in one death and several injuries on Interstate 10 Thursday afternoon on the Escambia Bay Bridge.

A pursuit down Interstate 10 and onto Scenic Highway, with speeds reaching 150 miles per hour, ended with an arrest in Baldwin County, Alabama. Romero Antwan Nail, 18, of Gretna, Louisiana was charged with fleeing with more charges expected to follow, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. The incident started on June 12 […]

CareerSource ESCAROSA in partnership with Santa Rosa Economic Development presents the second annual Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way in Milton.

For the first time, Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS), Escambia County Animal Welfare (ECAW) and the Pensacola Humane Society (PHS) are joining forces for the Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event, June 28-30.

A man killed his wife and then shot himself Sunday night on Adrian Way.