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Pace mother who homeschools 11 kids grateful by program providing more funding from state
PACE, Fla. -- A national study shows that homeschooling is on the rise in the U.S. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, there were about 3.1 million homeschool students in the U.S. from 2021 to 2022. The report says in spring of 2019, there were about 2.5 million.
Navarre's second McDonald's planned for Navarre Parkway
A new set of golden arches could be coming soon to Navarre Parkway after a proposal to build a new McDonald’s was filed with Santa Rosa County on May 6. If approved, the new restaurant would become the global fast-food chain’s second location in the Navarre area. The only McDonald’s in Navarre currently is located at 8644 Navarre Pkwy and it’s about 10 minutes from where the new restaurant is proposed for development.
Memorial Day event draws ‘largest’ crowd
With patriotic music in the background, dozens of area families were on hand Monday for the annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 90 in Brewton. The lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse on Belleville Avenue held the large crowd of patriots for the event. American Legionnaire Joe Dozier welcomed guests to the […] The post Memorial Day event draws ‘largest’ crowd appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
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...
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.
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.
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