Santa Rosa County Commission Meeting Preview: August 11 | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Santa Rosa County Commission meeting preview: August 11 | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Pace High School fireworks The school district recently prohibited the launching of fireworks on school property, putting an end to a long-held Pace High School tradition. However, residents aren’t letting the fireworks go down without a fight. The Cutting Board owner Steve Gregory submitted a formal letter requesting permission to use the county-owned land/holding pond near Pace Library “for the purpose of launching a small, professional firewo…

Showdown Over High School Football Game Fireworks Prohibition - South Santa Rosa News

Santa Rosa County District 4 School Board Member Charles Elliott spoke out during today’s board meeting, stating he was unaware the district’s administration had moved to stop a decades-long tradition of fireworks displays at Pace High football games, citing insurance liability. The decision also impacts Navarre High. The change came after fireworks were also being considered at Milton High School. “We have not had any accidents in 20 years,” El…