The rain stopped and the sun started to shine moments after a groundbreaking wrapped up on a stadium for the Pensacola State women’s soccer team.


It’s symbolic in that even brighter days are ahead for a program that has enjoyed a wealth of success in its first two years of existence.

The fields at the Navarre Youth Sports Association’s soccer complex have been on a decline in the last two years.

There are patches of sand and dirt, as well as uneven surfaces, particularly on the main game field. Not ideal for sure, but an effort is now being made to restore the fields.

Three local veterans groups were given generous donations on Dec.4.

At the Stonebrook Golf Club in Pace the Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance, Inc. made a combined donation of $36,000 to three local veterans groups. The Emerald Coast Veterans Alliance was formed in 2019 as an all-volunteer 501©(3) charitable organization to support veterans in need throughout Northwest Florida. One of the ways they raise funds is through an annual benefit golf tournament.

Everyday firefighters are expected to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to house fires, car crashes, medical calls, and a litany of other incidents. To take these calls on, these first responders must be prepared. That’s where training comes in.