PACE — Jason Varney — a 25-year-old, 2010 Pace High School graduate — found himself about $20,000 richer late last month when he and 11 other contestants split a $250,000 jackpot in the popular trivi…
Avalon construction completion date pushed again
MILTON — In January, John Wiley asked the Press Gazette when the Interstate 10 widening project from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to the Avalon Exit, No 22, would be complete.
That month, Florida Depar…
5 things to do this weekend in Santa Rosa County
5 things to do this weekend in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa Community Briefs
MILTON — Here's a look at upcoming events in Santa Rosa County and surrounding areas. Phantom of the Opera Card Party GULF BREEZE — The Emerald Coast Woman’s Club is hosting its annual card party on at 12:30 p.m. April 12 at St. Sylvester’s church on Highway 98. The event starts with lunch followed by… Continue reading Santa Rosa Community Briefs
Volleyball complex to get expansion
NAVARRE BEACH — Navarre Beach Sports & Recreation will be expanding its volleyball complex with an additional 10 to 15 courts.
At the Santa Rosa County Commissioner meeting Monday morning, the boar…
Weather doesn't diminish flower festival
MILTON — In rain and shine, visitors flocked to the Pensacola State College Milton campus for the annual Spring Festival of Flowers this past weekend. The springtime celebration — which is one of the…
First half-cent sales tax funded playground opens
JAY — Dozens of children and parents stood in line Friday afternoon awaiting the official opening and ribbon cutting of the new Chumuckla Playground.
“I want to thank all the citizens of Santa Rosa…
Lakeview to hold Sexual Assault Awareness Month events
PENSACOLA — Across the nation during April people are observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Lakeview Center is using this opportunity to tell the community about its specific programs and service…
Milton High School jazz band to hold fundraising performance
MILTON — Blackwater Beats, the Milton High jazz band, will play on the 106-year-old Imogene Theatre stage, 6866 Caroline St.
Doors open 6 p.m. for the April 12 show. Tickets are $5, which goes to t…
Speak Out: Press Gazette readers' calls
Here are featured comments from our Speak Out hotline. THE COMMISSIONERS DO WHAT THEY WANT Yes, this is James. I'd just like to comment on the courthouse. Our last election, we had a binding resolution that the courthouse is to be built downtown and all the county commissioners were obligated to do it. This proves… Continue reading Speak Out: Press Gazette readers' calls