Aug 30, 2024
Ceremony held as new Soundside High School reaches construction milestone
Soundside High School may not open its doors until 2026, but Santa Rosa District Schools and partner organizations are celebrating a milestone on the road to opening.
Aug 29, 2024
Eight men thought they were meeting a 14-year-old for sex, instead were arrested by SRSO during undercover operation
Eight men were arrested by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office after a multi-agency internet chat operation where they agreed to meet an underage individual for sex, according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson. All eight individuals thought they were meeting a 14-year-old female and instead ended up being arrested by a sheriff’s deputy, […]
Aug 28, 2024
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Investigation into CarShield for Deceptive Sales Practices
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Division of Agent and Agency Services into nationwide vehicle service contract company CarShield for deceptive sales practices in Florida.
Aug 28, 2024
Homicide suspect arrested in Santa Rosa County
A homicide suspect was arrested on Aug. 26 in Santa Rosa County by Florida Highway Patrol.
Aug 27, 2024
From blood donations to bus driving, Daniel Maciel has always tried to make an impact
Last year, Daniel Maciel was driving children to school. This year, he’s helping them in the classroom.
Aug 26, 2024
LEAD program expanding in district after state recognition
This summer, a member of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office was honored for his contributions to expanding an anti-drug program in county schools.
Aug 23, 2024
Get prepared: Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins this weekend
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is encouraging Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s second 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of 2024 running Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. “The final disaster sales tax holiday for this year’s hurricane season could not come at a better time as we enter the historical peak […]
Aug 23, 2024
Statewide prosecutors secure 40-year prison sentences for Romanian crime ring that stole over $800K
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured 40-year prison sentences for three members of a Romanian crime ring that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from schools and churches.
Aug 22, 2024
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District personnel get scuba certified
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue District is adding scuba diving to their first responder repertoire. NBFRD Fire Chief Danny Fureigh, Beach Safety Division Chief Austin Turnbull and nine firefighters from the district have received comprehensive scuba training this summer. The training began May 14. Fureigh said the training adds a much-needed safety net to those on […]
Aug 21, 2024
Women’s Leadership Summit marks 50 years of women in EOD
Eglin Air Force Base – The inaugural Explosive Ordnance Women’s Leadership Summit was held Aug. 8-10, celebrating 50 years of women in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field.