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Santa Rosa County is celebrating excellence and community in its schools | Guestview
As we have approached the end of another academic year, it is an honor to reflect on the achievements and initiatives that define our school district’s commitment to excellence and community. Our first annual Honors Luncheon celebrating the 2024 high school valedictorians and salutatorians was a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students. These outstanding young leaders have excelled academically and demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. To be able to sit with them and hear from their perspective what worked well for them in their K-12 career and what the district could improve on was enlightening. We are immensely proud of each of them and look forward to their future contributions to society.
Temporary closure scheduled for Santa Rosa County intersection
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Officials with Santa Rosa County announced a temporary road closure for next week. According to a county release, the intersection of Oakleaf Drive and Hamilton Bridge Road in the Pace/Pea Ridge Area will be closed for some of the day on Wednesday, May 29. INTERSECTION LOCATION: The temporary closure […]
Navarre residents discuss traffic and bridge concerns with county commissioner
NAVARRE. Fla. -- Navarre residents gathered to share their concerns with their county commissioner on Saturday. The public community meeting brought up issues ranging from speeding, traffic congestion, and rebuilding the bridge. The district commissioner was there to answer any questions and clear confusion. Santa Rosa County Commissioner Ray Eddington...
Things to do in Pensacola: Grand Fiesta Parade; Memorial Day Concert; Boat Parade
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 1 p.m. Monday, May 27. Hunter Amphitheater, Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. The Memorial Day concert is an annual concert performed by the Pensacola Civic Band that honors our country’s veterans, service men and women as well as military families. This concert reflects and honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our nation. The Pensacola Civic Band, along with the 151st Army Band, will perform songs in tribute to the United States of America, the true heroes who have defended our freedom, and the service men and women who continue that pledge today. Free. More info: pensacolacivicband.org.
Last Original Northview High Employee Sheila Holland Retires
The last remaining original employee of Northview High School has now retired. Northview opened in 1995, joining of Century High School and grades nine through 12 of Ernest Ward High School. Sheila Holland joined that first year and retired Friday, 29 years later. NHS academic advisor Raja Attah penned the...
Century Felon Accused Of Aggravated Assault For Hitting Woman With Handgun
A Century felon is accused of striking a woman in the head with a handgun and weapon possession. Kenneth Elbert Hammac, 41, was charged with aggravated battery domestic violence using a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon — all felonies.
Jubilee gets 1st rezoning win; plans shops, townhomes, village square off Berryhill Road
The people of Santa Rosa County are finally going to get to see what the developers of Jubilee can do when given a window of opportunity. County Commissioners on Thursday approved the development group's request to rezone 34 acres off of Berryhill Road to allow the Jubilee Development Group to create a mixed-use community that will feature shops, restaurants, about 60 townhomes and possibly a grocery store, all of it built around a town square and surrounded...
Developer's past flaunting of Santa Rosa codes proves no obstacle to rezoning request
The sins of his past did not come back to haunt developer Bill Lewis on Thursday as the Santa Rosa County Commission seemingly overlooked those to grant him, without objection, the rezoning he needed to sell a handful of 5-plus acre lots at Ten Mile Road and Quintette Road in Pace.
3 women accused of kidnapping 6-year-old family member: Santa Rosa County arrest report
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Three women were arrested after they attacked a man and kidnapped a 6-year-old family member, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. 46-year-old Mildred Dianne Champion, 44-year-old Yolanda Arnett Champion, and 19-year-old Ocean Monet English were arrested on Tuesday by the Pensacola Police Department on charges […]
Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes
The Brewton City School’s Board of Education met Monday afternoon in a regular meeting to handle personnel matters in addition to regular business items. In the meeting, Board members quickly agreed to a list of employment items for Brewton City School’s as recommended by Dr. Kenneth Varner, superintendent for the system. Changes noted in the […] The post Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Oh, The Places You Will Go: Bratt Elementary 5th Graders Celebrate Final Day
It was a bittersweet day Wednesday at Bratt Elementary School as the the fifth grade said goodbye. The younger students enjoyed watching the fifth grade talent show. The fifth graders spent time reading “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” with Principal Amy McCrory before taking their final walk as Bratt Elementary students.
Pensacola restaurant temporarily closed after inspector finds 22 rodent droppings
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of May 13-19. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections from the Department...
Former ECHS principal arrested
A former Escambia County High School principal was arrested May 16 on menacing and domestic violence charges, according to the Mobile Police Department. MPD officials confirmed Tuesday morning that Kike Pettaway was arrested for domestic violence III and menacing. According to the MPD, Pettaway allegedly pulled a gun on a known person at a hotel […] The post Former ECHS principal arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Rebekah Jones' son sentenced to indefinite probation for Florida school shooting threats
A Santa Rosa County judge sentenced the son of former congressional candidate and fired State of Florida employee Rebekah Jones to an indefinite amount of probation Wednesday for charges related to threatening to shoot up a school. In 2023, Jones' then-13-year-old son, called J.J. in court records, was charged under Florida Statute...
'We'll be there forever': Jay rodeo makes $100K for kids & life-long fan of Sandy Sansing
This year's Jay Pro Rodeo was the second sponsored by Pensacola automobile dealership owner Sandy Sansing, and if he has his way it's far from being the last. "I've never been involved in anything that is as pure and wholesome as the Jay Rodeo," Sansing said. "I'm committed to sponsoring it for my lifetime. We'll be there forever."
Most Santa Rosa County commissioners reject proposed toll for new Navarre Beach bridge
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A majority of Santa Rosa County commissioners do not like the latest pitch for a new bridge to Navarre Beach. The state says the bridge is obsolete and needs to be replaced. A company called "Delivering Bridges" gave their sales pitch on Thursday morning to...
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