Santa Rosa Press Gazette

05/31/2025

Congrats Pace High Class of 2025.
Pace High School

05/30/2025

Pace graduation underway.
Pace High School

05/30/2025

Pace High getting ready for graduation
Pace High School

05/30/2025

Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service spanned more than three decades, died May 30 after a battle with cancer, his family announced.

Tallahassee - Former Florida State University President and House Speaker John Thrasher, whose career in politics and public service spanned more than three ...

05/30/2025

Celebrate 100 years of Navarre at the Centennial Ball at St. Sylvester's Catholic Church on June 21st with dinner, cocktails, live music by the Six Piece Suits, and a special guest speaker! Free Commemorative Coin with every Centennial Ball ticket purchase!

$100 early bird pricing ends June 1st, so act fast! Learn more at https://navarre100.com/

05/30/2025

Drivers in Santa Rosa County will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

• U.S. 90 Resurfacing from west of Avalon Boulevard to east of Stewart Street –Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street, Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, June 5, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for shoulder work and placement of thermoplastic striping.
• U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers on U.S. 90 may encounter intermittent lane closures over the Simpson River Bridge, Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, June 5, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as crews perform bridge construction work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
• S.R. 87 Resurfacing, from south of East Bay Boulevard (County Road 399) to Vonnie Tolbert Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 87, from East Bay Boulevard to Vonnie Tolbert Road, Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., for milling and paving operations.
• S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) Bridge Rehabilitation over Garcon Point Bridge –Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. for construction activities.
• U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
• Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
• Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, June 1, through Friday, June 6, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
• I-10 Resurfacing Eastbound near Exit 31 (S.R. 87) – Motorists will encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures between Miller Bluff overpass and Garnier’s Landing overpass on I-10 Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, June 5 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for paving operations.

All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

For more information visit the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on the web at www.nwflroads.com.

05/30/2025

Over the past 2 years of school, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (PCA) has been on top of their athletic division in all their sports – baseball, softball, football and basketball.

Over the past 2 years of school, Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (PCA) has been on top of their athletic division in all their sports – baseball, softb ...

05/30/2025

Project SEARCH Graduation photos

05-29-25 Project SEARCH Grad

05/30/2025

Central Graduation photos

05-30-25 Central Graduation

05/30/2025

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BAGDAD - GARCON POINT WATER SYSTEM, INC. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE WATER UTILITY AT 850-623-8508.

A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.

Therefore, as a precaution, the Bagdad - Garcon Point Water System, Inc. advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used.

This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.

Affected areas: Starting at Robinson Point Road, and Lavon Road, Sandy Point Street, Garcon Street, Old Bay Pointe Rd, Plantation Cove, Gordon Wells Rd and Presley Road.

Contact Bagdad Garcon Point Water System, Inc. at 850-623-8508 for questions or concerns. Customers may also sign up for alerts on the website at https://bagdad-garconpointwatersystem.net.

05/30/2025

Leadership Santa Rosa (LSR) Class 38 took a deep dive into the area’s rich cultural and economic past during its annual History Day on May 15, 2025. The day-long event offered participants an immersive experience in the stories, landmarks, and legacies that shaped Santa Rosa County into what it is today.

Leadership Santa Rosa (LSR) Class 38 took a deep dive into the area’s rich cultural and economic past during its annual History Day on May 15, 2025. The day ...

05/30/2025

The idea of multiplication can be found throughout biblical scripture, whether it pertains to spiritual growth, familial growth, blessings, tithing or miracles such as the feeding of the 5,000 by Jesus.

The idea of multiplication can be found throughout biblical scripture, whether it pertains to spiritual growth, familial growth, blessings, tithing or mirac ...