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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.
Okaloosa County Schools joins Summer Food Service Program
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Schools is working to ensure that kids get enough to eat during summer break by participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Through the Summer Food Service Program, called Summer Break Spot, kids 18 years old and under can get balanced breakfasts and lunches at no cost, according […]
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...
South Walton firefighter reunites with nurse who saved his life
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Doctors across America consider the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as trauma season, due to the increase in trauma-related calls at hospitals. As we head into the holiday weekend, HCA Florida West Hospital in Fort Walton Beach is increasing its staff. The hospital says they...
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.
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.
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 […]
PFLAG Niceville confirms Emerald Coast Pride will return on June 1
NICEVILLE — After facing backlash from community members at a Niceville City Council meeting, PFLAG Niceville has announced that its annual Emerald Coast Pride event will return on Saturday, June 1, at the Niceville Community Center. Here is what we know. Backlash recap. Niceville residents' frustrations about the pride...
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...
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...
Blue Wahoos Fall In Another One-Run Series Finale Loss To Smokies
Bennett Hostetler tossed his bat aside in frustration as the game’s final out became a pop out. It was that kind of day, this kind of week, as the Blue Wahoos fell 3-2 Sunday against the Tennessee Smokies, ending their homestand in a glum way and extending a difficult trend.
Okaloosa students with disabilities graduate from high school transition program
Six students with disabilities from the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) successfully graduated from the Project SEARCH High School Transition Program on Tuesday, May 21, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Okaloosa Island. This marks the second year of the program’s success in providing valuable opportunities for students to gain...
14th annual Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival scheduled for next month
LAUREL HILL, Fla. (WKRG) — Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church is hosting the 14th annual Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival on June 1. The event will showcase Okaloosa County’s arts, crafts, history, traditions, food and music. It runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the church, which is located at […]
Memorial Day 2024 in Pensacola area: 15+ places to go for cookouts, crawfish boils, specials
Memorial Day, which falls on May 27, is a day to honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. It’s a place for being with family and friends, remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives while serving. Since Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are home to a large military population, there are plenty of places to spend time together without having to do the hosting.
Niceville introduces prescription drug collection box, decorated by local students
NICEVILLE — A new prescription drug collection mailbox is now open in Niceville. Located in the main office of the Niceville Police Department, the mailbox is a collection point for any Okaloosa County resident to safely and responsibly dispose of old or unwanted prescription drugs. To celebrate the new...
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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