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FHP: Jay man dies after driving into Santa Rosa County utility pole
A 27-year-old Jay man died Saturday morning after driving into a ditch of State Road 87 in Santa Rosa County. Florida Highway Patrol says the man was driving his 2016 Ford F-150 southbound near the intersection with CR-87A when left the roadway "for unknown reasons." "The vehicle subsequently collided with...
Verdict in for man accused of beating man to death with hatchet: Officials
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A verdict was reached for a man who officials said beat a man to death with a hatchet and shovel in March of 2021, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Erik Perez was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of 53-year-old Clinton Maxwell Phillips, News 5 has […]
New Civic Center design work hits 60% completion as deadline for demolition approaches
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The planning phase of a new civic center is coming along as the city is looking to an upcoming vote for the demolition of the current 60-year-old building, according to officials. Mobile Mayor Stimpson said the design work for the new Civic Center is 60% complete while construction drawings are 50% […]
3 St. Elmo-Irvington volunteer firefighters quit during district board meeting
IRVINGTON, Ala. (WKRG) — Three St Elmo-Irvington volunteer firefighters, including the Assistant Chief, returned their gear and quit during a district board meeting Monday night. “The way you are doing this man is wrong and I don’t want to be nothing part of it,” Assistant Chief Brandon McClain said. The district board meeting was called […]
These three residences were Escambia County's most expensive homes sold during May
The three most expensive home sales in Escambia County during May totaled approximately $6.5 million. Escambia and Santa Rosa counties combined home sales rose 9% from April, according to data from the Pensacola Association of Realtors. ...
Some Santa Rosa County offices to close for the Fourth of July (list)
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — In advance of Independence Day, officials with Santa Rosa County announced that some of their offices will be closed for the holiday. According to a press release, the following offices are set to be closed on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day: The release notes that Santa Rosa County […]
Free concert, silent auction to help kids experiencing homelessness in Coastal Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Central Midtown, a local church and sanctuary is preparing to host a benefit to help kids experiencing homelessness. According to a press release, the benefit that aims to help Family Promise of Coastal Alabama to continue its mission of helping homeless children and their families is scheduled for June 30 at […]
UPDATE: Escambia County firefighter dies in Santa Rosa County crash
UPDATE (11:40 p.m.): News 5 is continuing to gather information about a single-vehicle crash that killed a 27-year-old man. According to officials with Escambia County Public Safety, the victim in the crash was a career firefighter with Escambia County Fire Rescue. He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Jay Volunteer Fire Department. Original Story […]
Most expensive homes sold in Santa Rosa County during May combine for $8 million in sales
Santa Rosa County’s three-most-expensive homes sold during May combined for just over $8 million. In May, home sales between Escambia and Santa Rosa counties rose a combined 9% from April, according to data from the Pensacola Association of Realtors. ...
Riverfest 2024: Celebrate Independence Day with the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce and City
Date & Time: Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 9:00AM until 10:00PM. Location: Downtown Milton, Jernigan’s Landing (view event map) Traffic Advisory: North Willing St. Will be closed from 6:00PM until 10:00PM. South Willing St. will be closed from 9:00AM until 11:00PM. The U.S. 90 bridge over the Blackwater River will be closed for the Great Milltown Duck Race from 4:55PM until 5:05PM.
NWS issues heat advisory for Escambia, Santa Rosa counties as index climbs toward 108
The National Weather Service in Mobile issued another heat advisory for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Wednesday, with more triple-digit heat on its way. NWS Mobile says they expect the heat index readings to reach 108 degrees before the day is over, with the heat advisory lasting until at least 7 p.m. However, there is a chance of storms to roll through Wednesday afternoon and evening.
PNJ All-Area: Meet the 2024 Co-Weightlifters of the Year for boys weightlifting
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties proved their dominance in the world of boys weightlifting this past spring. The Pace boys weightlifting team claimed its second state championship in program history, sweeping both the Olympic and traditional scoring titles in Lakeland. The Patriots' win made it a season sweep for Pace in Class 3A, which also saw its girls weightlifting team accomplish the same feat in the winter.
July Events in Santa Rosa County
Corner of Highway 87 & Segura Street, Navarre, FL 32566 (across from Tractor Supply) Every Saturday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come and explore a diverse range of local and fresh produce along with unique artisanal products. Here's a glimpse of what you can find:. Fresh Produce: Locally...
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