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About 90 children and parents trekked to northern Santa Rosa County last month to help revive a legacy. They gathered at Camp Paquette in the Blackwater River State Forest to participate in the first Children’s Missions Outdoor Fun Day, an event meant to provide healthy, fun activities while teaching children about Christian missionary work.

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Col. Allison Black retires after 32 years of service

Col. Allison Black was looking to be part of something meaningful when she joined the military out of high school.

She never thought her time serving her country would last three decades.

Santa Rosa Chamber welcomes new CEO

The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new CEO to step in after Donna Tucker retired after having served 23 years.

UF/IFAS schedules 2024 Santa Rosa County Farm Tour

The University of Florida/Institute of Family and Agriculture Science will host the 2024 Santa Rosa County Farm Tour on Thursday, May 16.

AFSOC honors JOCKEY-14 crew at 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

Air Commandos gathered with friends and family to honor the crew of JOCKEY-14 during the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2024.

New Florida Panther license plate now available

Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation? Florida recently revealed the newly designed Protect the Panther license plate, which is available when renewing your Florida plates or licensing your car in the state for the first time.

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Central’s baseball team takes value from defeat

Central walked off the field feeling the sting of a mercy-rule loss to Catholic Wednesday night in Pensacola.
The scoreboard said 15-0. But it doesn’t tell the whole story for the Jaguars, who took plenty of value from playing a long-time 3A area powerhouse.

Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!


Giant flag debate headed to tourism council

Whether Santa Rosa County flies Florida’s tallest American flag depends on where it would be installed.

March 23 event promises to bring slice of Japan to Santa Rosa County

When most people want to experience an authentic experience in another culture, they usually have to get on a plane and fly far away to a foreign destination. For those northwest Floridians looking to explore Japanese culture, you need only hop in your car and drive to St. Sylvester Catholic Church (6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway).

Blackwater Trail champion hopes anniversary sparks revival

The 25th anniversary of the Blackwater Heritage State Trail in February was bittersweet for Richard Collins. In 1996, the Pace man earned recognition as a National Conservation Hero for helping create the trail.

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