Pace Florida 32571

12/05/2024

You'll need to practice the 5 P's of cold weather safety for tonight into Friday morning!

A cold weather advisory is in effect for a VERY COLD wind chill on Friday morning. The wind chill drops into the upper 10s to low 20s early Friday morning (18° - 25°).

Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken. Avoid outdoor activities if possible. Dress in several layers, cover as much skin as possible and limit time outdoors. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than one bulky sweater.

🧣🧤🧥Santa Rosa County Public Safety urges residents to be prepared by remembering the 5 P's of cold weather safety.

✅ 5 P's of cold weather safety:
👪🧓🏻1. Protect people: Remember to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. Also, remember to check on young children and the elderly who are the most sensitive to cold weather.

🏡🚿2. Protect exposed pipes: Cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent freezing and breaking. You may not need to drip outdoor faucets tonight but it's still a good idea to have them covered!

🐶🐱3. Protect pets: If cold weather is in the forecast, be sure to bring outdoor pets inside or give them a warm shelter to stay in.

🌳🌱4. Protect plants: Cover cold-sensitive plants to protect them from dangerous temperatures or bring potted plants inside.

🧯🔥5. Practice fire safety: Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use fuel-burning devices such as grills; they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas. Also, make sure to use space heaters according to their instructions and be attentive to open flames.

12/03/2024

12/02/2024

The cold weather shelter is in need of donations of new socks and underwear, but mostly socks. All sizes - kids to adults with more adult sizes needed at this time.

Donations can be dropped off at Ferris Hill Baptist Church Office, 6848 Chaffin Street in Milton, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Or, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on nights the shelter is open.

If other drop-off arrangements are needed, you may call the church at 850-623-3500 and select option 6 to leave a message with the cold weather shelter coordinator.

12/02/2024

Another chilly night on tap tonight as temperatures drop into the low to mid 30s for most of the area. Expect some frost during the early morning hours.

11/30/2024

Cold weather shelter open nights Nov. 29 - Dec. 3
In addition to Fri., Nov. 29 and Sat., Nov. 30, the cold weather shelter for the homeless and/or heatless will also be open nights Sun., Dec. 1 through Tue., Dec. 3 at Ferris Hill Baptist Church, 6848 Chaffin St. in Milton. Those who would like to stay at the shelter must arrive between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Only service animals (with verification of rabies vaccination) are permitted to stay with guests. No one will be admitted after 8:30 p.m. unless brought in by law enforcement. The shelter closes at 7 a.m. each morning.

Santa Rosa County's cold weather shelter is operated by Ferris Hill Baptist Church, utilizing volunteer resources and donations. It opens each night weather is forecasted to drop below 40 degrees, typically November through March. The shelter is for people who are homeless or cannot maintain heat in their home, can care for themselves, and are not at risk to themselves or others. No one will be admitted to the shelter who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, unable to walk unaided or disoriented.

11/27/2024

May your Thanksgiving be safe and joyful.

11/23/2024

11/22/2024

🏃From Thieves Into Track Stars! 👟

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Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Property Crimes Unit is asking the community if anyone can identify the individuals in this video. The suspects were caught in the process of attempting to steal construction materials from a property off Chumuckla Highway near Pace.

After spotting the hidden security camera, they fled the scene as if they were training for 2028 Olympics. 🥇

If you recongize either of these individuals or have any relevant information, please contact us or submit a Crime Stoppers tip!

& To all the criminals out there, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is always watching! 👀

☎️ Main Office: 850-983-1100
☎️ Crime Stoppers Tip Line: 850-437-STOP (7867)

11/20/2024

11/14/2024

🐾 We’ve Got BIG News for Lost Pets in Santa Rosa County! 🐾

Friends of Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce that 9 fire department throughout the county are now equipped with microchip readers! 🎉 Thanks to the incredible support of our local fire departments, pet finders can now easily access microchip scanners—making the journey home much faster for lost pets.

Here’s Where You Can Find Microchip Readers:

🚒Bagdad Fire Rescue
7100 Winwood Ln, Milton, FL 32583
📞 (850) 623-8111

🚒Munson Volunteer Fire & Rescue
11688 Munson Hwy, Milton, FL 32570
📞 (850) 957-4983

🚒Harold Volunteer Fire Department
6001 Miller Bluff Rd, Milton, FL 32583
📞 (850) 983-8564

🚒Milton Fire Department
5321 Stewart St, Milton, FL 32570
📞 (850) 983-5430

🚒Avalon Beach Mulat Fire Department
5408 Mulat Rd, Milton, FL 32583
📞 (850) 994-4445

🚒Pace Fire District Station #1
4773 Pace Patriot Blvd., Pace, FL 32571
📞 (850) 994-6884

🚒Lifeguard Ambulance Services
4340 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583
📞 (850) 983-3000

🚒Holley-Navarre Fire District - Station 45
8618 Esplanade St E, Navarre, FL 32566
📞 (850) 939-5236

🚒Skyline Fire Dept
6924 FL-87, Milton, FL 32570
📞 (850) 623-1292

To view these locations on Google Maps, please click here: https://www.google.com/mymaps/viewer?mid=1fMfwxGdDNk3iLnw_pmPa2oQr1iv5lMU&hl=en

🌟 A Few Friendly Reminders 🌟

• Fire departments will scan the chip but aren’t responsible for holding pets or contacting owners—that’s up to the finder. Please reach out to the owner or contact the shelter if you need assistance!
• Hours of Operation: Let’s help our firefighters get their well-deserved rest. Microchip scanning is available from 8AM to 8PM, seven days a week.
• No pet dumping, please! Fire stations are helping out with scanning but aren’t set up to care for animals overnight.

Help us spread the word and make Santa Rosa County a safer place for our furry friends! 🐕💙

11/07/2024

Garcon Point Boat Ramp closed beginning Tue., Nov. 12 for dredging work
The Garcon Point Boat Ramp, 200 S. Garcon Point Road in Milton, will be closed beginning Tue., Nov. 12 for dredging work at the ramp and the canal. Weather permitting, the boat ramp is expected to reopen by Sun., Dec. 1.

To see available recreational areas, including boat ramps, throughout the county, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/Facilities

11/04/2024

Chumuckla Highway will experience intermittent lane closures November 13 and 14
Chumuckla Highway will experience intermittent lane closures Wed., Nov. 13, and Thur., Nov. 14, for Thermoplastic road striping. Lane closures will be during the operating times of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for both days. The portion of the roadway impacted by these intermittent closures begins just in front of Alyssa's and ends just south of the Victorian Manner Assisted Living Facility.

All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are asked to use caution and should be prepared to stop and experience delays.

10/27/2024

For everyone’s safety, no pets are allowed at the Nov. 1 and 2 2024 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow! For more info, visit https://www.naspensacolaairshow.org/information/faq

10/26/2024

Early Voting for the 2024 General Election is going on now!
Early Voting hours in Santa Rosa County are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day Oct. 21 through Nov. 2. Find the list of Early Voting locations on our website: https://www.votesantarosa.gov/Election-Information/Early-Voting-Information or call our office at 850-983-1900

10/25/2024

10/11/2024

Woodbine Road Improvements Update

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 11, the southbound right turn lane on Woodbine Road at Hwy. 90 will be closed for contractor operations. The remaining southbound lane will be open for right and left turn movements. Work will end at 5 p.m. each day.

Intermittent lane closures will also begin Sunday night, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for one week, weather permitting.

MORE ABOUT THE WOODBINE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
- The construction improvements will include:
- Extending the merge lane on Woodbine Road from Highway 90
- Constructing a free-flow (no traffic signal) right turn from Woodbine Road onto Highway 90
- Providing dedicated dual left turn lanes from Woodbine Road onto Highway 90
- Extending the merge lane on Highway 90 by an additional 600 feet
- Other modifications include drainage improvements, new sidewalks on both sides of Woodbine Road, and dedicated left turn lanes on Woodbine Road for access. The entire project, which began in April 2024, is anticipated to take 210 days to complete but all activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. Find a larger view of the map online: www.santarosa.fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8240/Woodbine-Road-Lane-Closure

10/07/2024

10/06/2024