Pace, FL

Santa Rosa County officials shut down an intersection in the Pea Ridge/Pace community Wednesday night following a deadly traffic crash. The collision occurred around 9:24 p.m., according to a county news release obtained by WKRG News 5. Details about the victims, vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash were not immediately available. The closure affected traffic in the area as emergency responders worked the scene. Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident....

Several North Escambia and surrounding area high schools saw action this week, with dominant performances across the board. On Wednesday night, Blountstown dominated Northview 34-6, while Marianna edged Jay 24-20 in a closer contest. Pace narrowly defeated Niceville 30-25 in another tight matchup. Tuesday's slate featured some more lopsided scores. Tate overwhelmed Navarre 55-7, and Escambia shut out Gulf Breeze 30-0. Milton squeaked past Washington 14-12, while Pine Forest dominated...

In 1974, following President Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal, Democrats gained 49 House seats, four Senate seats and won four races for governor. After Tuesday, Democrats are on pace to possess the largest House majority either party has held since 1992, they've flipped six Senate seats and might flip two more and they've gained four more governor's mansions. On top of that, Republicans suffered huge losses in state legislative races in Georgia, Texas and Florida. CBS News' Majo

Area high schools are wrapping up their regular season with makeup games this week after Hurricane Isaias forced postponements earlier in the fall. Tuesday night's matchups include Navarre at Tate, Gulf Breeze at Escambia, Washington at Milton, Pine Forest at Pensacola, and South Walton at West Florida. Wednesday's slate features Northview at Blountstown, Pace at Niceville, and Jay at Marianna. These games represent the final regular-season action for most area programs before the postseason...

A record 51.3 million ballots have been cast ahead of Election Day, continuing the growing trend of Americans voting early.

According to the data, the economy grew at a 3.4% pace in the third quarter, which was faster than expected, up from 2.2% in the previous quarter.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte has announced a $16 million expansion and modernization of its emergency department, a project hospital leaders say is needed to keep pace with Charlotte County’s steady growth. The plan adds nine exam rooms for a total of 29, along with six fast track spaces designed to move simpler…

Santa Rosa County Libraries will close for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and for Thanksgiving from Thursday through Saturday, November 26–28. The library system is offering several programs throughout November. Preschool Storytime for ages 3–5 continues at locations across the county, including Gulf Breeze (Fridays at 11 a.m.), Jay (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.), Milton (Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.), Navarre (Tuesdays at 11 a.m.), and Pace (Thursdays at 11 a.m.). Toddler Time for ages 18–36.

The Pace Patriots spoiled Tate's homecoming celebration Friday night, dominating the Aggies 29-12 in a district matchup at Pete Gindl Stadium in Cantonment. The decisive victory extended Pace's recent stranglehold on the rivalry to eight consecutive wins over Tate. Despite the festive atmosphere surrounding the homecoming event, the Aggies couldn't muster enough offense to keep pace with the visiting Patriots, who pulled away decisively in the second half. The loss leaves Tate looking to...

Santa Rosa County District Schools is partnering with Convoy of Hope and Pace Assembly of God to distribute emergency supplies to residents still recovering from Hurricane Isaias. The relief effort will provide food, bottled water, diapers, wipes, and other essentials at five locations across the county through Wednesday. Distribution events begin today, Friday, October 23, with two locations: the Cutting Board Parking Lot in the East Milton area from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Soundside...