Santa Rosa County Dispatch Center received 62 automatic crash notifications from January 1 to April 12.
In 2022, Apple unveiled the iPhone 14, highlighted by a new feature that detects car crashes and calls for emergency response. While this alert has been heralded for saving lives, it has also prompted unneeded and unsolicited responses from first responders when a notification is sent erroneously.
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Christian nonprofit, Vision of Hope, to hold fishing rodeo
Fishing has long been a source of recreation. A place to get away from the troubles or stresses of life, while enjoying nature’s bounty, and if you’re lucky, a fish or two at the end of the day.
Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road intersection improvement construction begins Mon., Apr. 22
Construction for improvements to the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Woodbine Road in Pace will begin on Monday, April 22. The roadway construction extends from Hwy. 90 to Limbaugh Lane. Most construction is intended to be night work, however, traffic may be impacted by some daytime work.
859th SOS, TFI partners reach milestone in Wolfhound
Duke Field – Aviators and aircraft maintainers who support the C-146A Wolfhound mission celebrated a major milestone April 5, 2024, surpassing 200,000 flying hours while meeting Air Force Special Operations Command’s global mobility requirements.
My Father’s Arrows celebrates 10-year anniversary, looks to future
For the past decade, My Father’s Arrows has served as a place of refuge and restoration for children, many of whom have spent most of their lives in the foster care system. On April 13, the nonprofit ministry, which is currently based out of Jay, held a celebration of the past, present and future of My Father’s Arrows.
Milton council rethinks format of work sessions after contentious meeting
The Milton City Council spent the first 40 minutes of its work session Thursday night debating the format of its meetings, including updates to public comment that will allow citizens to speak before any action item is voted on.
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Pace, Milton, Navarre once again among the best at state weightlifting meet
Santa Rosa County did not disappoint at the 3A state boys weightlifting meet Friday afternoon at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Pace claimed the Olympic and traditional titles, while Milton was the state runner-up in Olympic and traditional. Navarre earned a share of the traditional title as well.
Pace claimed the Olympic and traditional titles, while Milton was the state runner-up in Olympic and traditional. Navarre earned a share of the traditional title as well.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
Navarre family finds kidney for son in dad
“An answered prayer.”
That’s how Austyn Evans describes knowing her two-year-old son, Conrad, now has a kidney after an agonizing search for a donor. Although the search took them from Northwest Florida to Texas and then to Georgia, the donor turned out to be closer to home (in fact, the donor lives in their home).
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).