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‘Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair’ in Santa Rosa County helps veterans find jobs
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — CareerSource ESCAROSA and Santa Rosa Economic Development teamed up for the Honoring Our Heroes Career Fair. Officials say the event, aimed to recognize all military, veterans, and spouses looking for employment is important given the rates of unemployment for veterans. Recorded in 2023, 2.8% of Florida’s veterans were unemployed. […]
Milton elementary school replacing playground equipment after failed safety inspection
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Santa Rosa County teacher raised concerns after learning her kindergarten students were losing their playground equipment. In an email, the teacher at W. H. Rhodes Elementary School says the playground was being demolished without warning. WEAR News saw crews haul away the equipment on Wednesday.
Escambia Woman Seriously Injured In I-10 Crash
An Escambia County woman was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash on I-10 in Santa Rosa County on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the wreck about 10 a.m. with a possible ejection. The 31-year-old woman was airlifted to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening. An 11-year-old female passenger in the vehicle was seriously injured, and a 45-year-old female passenger suffered minor injuries. Both passengers were from Florala, Alabama.
New mobile food trailer brings traditional Cuban street fare to Santa Rosa County
If you’ve been craving some homestyle Cuban cooking, Sergio Mora and Maria Henriquez are bringing it to the Santa Rosa County streets with their new food trailer, Calle Cuba, that opened this month at 5410 US 90 in Pace. Since Henriquez's husband is Cuban, she has traveled back to...
Deaths of service members on 'Bloody 98' may spark traffic improvements in Navarre
For years some residents of Northwest Florida have referred to the stretch of highway running through the southern portion of the region's counties as Bloody 98. State Rep. Joel Rudman said he has used the term often enough at roundtable discussions convened to contemplate traffic solutions along the terminally congested and routinely deadly stretch of roadway that some among the Air Force brass in attendance adopted it as their own.
Man found guilty of aggravated battery from 2021 incident in Santa Rosa County: Reports
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man is awaiting sentencing after he was found guilty of aggravated battery, according to the Office of the State Attorney First Judicial Circuit of Florida. State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida Ginger Bowden Madden announced the conviction after a jury trial on June 28 found […]
July 4th fireworks: Shows planned in Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach and Milton
Pensacola will celebrate America’s Independence Day with fireworks displays over the Santa Rosa Sound at Pensacola Beach and over Pensacola Bay in downtown Pensacola. Santa Rosa County will hold separate celebrations in Milton and Navarre Beach. Here’s how you can celebrate. Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of...
Santa Rosa County Library System awarded $100,000 for digital literacy program
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity awarded the Santa Rosa County Library System with a $100,000 grant that will be used for a digital literacy program. The Florida DEO Office of Broadband under the Digital Connectivity Program’s grant will be used for the library system to purchase laptops and […]
Jay firefighter remembered as friend and colleague
When news broke of the death of a Jay Volunteer Fire Department firefighter in an off-duty motor vehicle crash, there was outpouring of grief and condolences from the firefighting community in Santa Rosa County and beyond.
SRC Animal Services Partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation to Reduce Adoption Fees
Santa Rosa County Animal Services (SRCAS) is joining the BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, in bringing hope to shelter pets. SRCAS, 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton, is participating July 8– 31 with reduced adoption fees of just $10 per cat or dog. View available animals online at www.santarosa.fl.gov/Animals.
A 43-year-old bicyclist has died after being hit by two cars in a Santa Rosa County collision
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. – A tragic accident claimed the life of a 43-year-old bicyclist in Santa Rosa County on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. on State Road 87 near Hopewell Road in Milton. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the bicyclist from Jay was riding northbound in the travel lane.
Plans progress to tackle Highway 98 traffic for military and community relief in Florida
NAVARRE, Fla. -- Plans are in the works to alleviate traffic on Highway 98 across Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. District Three representative Joel Rudman made the announcement Monday. He says discussions have been going on for nearly a year between lawmakers and military leaders on plans to not only...
DeSantis allocates funds for workforce development and infrastructure
PENSACOLA, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday the recipients of funds from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and the Defense Infrastructure Grant. The awards will benefit Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa County, and Jackson County. "Today’s awards will help bring...
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