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Milton community honors fallen heroes with annual Memorial Day service
MILTON, Fla. (WALA) - It’s a 20-year tradition in Milton to pause for a few moments and honor the lives and sacrifices of men and women who died while serving in the United States military. “Today is to honor those who gave all and it’s the greatest thing we...
Man killed landlord, left her facedown in 'decorative water feature,' tried to pass off 'decades old' journal entry as suicide note
James Edward Hicks killed his landlord ago as she was trying to have him evicted and gave police an old journal entry, claiming it was her suicide note. The post Man killed landlord, left her facedown in ‘decorative water feature,’ tried to pass off ‘decades old’ journal entry as suicide note first appeared on Law & Crime.
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.
Detour route in place through next year as Escambia County bridge replacement takes place: FDOT
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Some drivers will have to take a detour route through next year as the Florida Department of Transportation announced an upcoming road closure near a bridge in Escambia County. According to an FDOT release, Interstate Circle will be temporarily closed at the bridge over Eight Mile Creek starting on Saturday, […]
Atmore Community Hospital Awards Scholarships
Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) recently awarded scholarships to eight graduating seniors from Escambia Academy, Escambia County (AL) High School and Northview High School. “This marks the first year of the ACH High School Scholarships. This year, we were able to reward the effort of the students, as well as provide assistance to those entering health related fields of study,” Brad Lowery, administrator of Atmore Community Hospital said. “We wish all the 2024 seniors the best of luck in the future.”
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 […]
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.
'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."
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...
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...
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