Sep 4, 2024
Plan to develop Florida State Parks likely to change after bipartisan backlash
The 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 19. Now the plan is likely heading back to the drawing board.
Sep 3, 2024
Bay Pines HOA community park plan to go before zoning Sept. 12
A neighborhood off East Bay Blvd. in Navarre will go before the Santa Rosa County Zoning Board Sept. 12 in hopes of creating a community park.
Sep 2, 2024
Preserve Navarre says it has filed its feasibility study with Florida House
Preserve Navarre said in a press release that it has filed its feasibility study with the Florida House. Leaders of Preserve Navarre traveled to Tallahassee and met with the staff of Jeff Takacs, the Clerk of the Florida House, on Aug. 29.
Aug 30, 2024
Woman suing Walton County hospital, claims her husband died after liver removed instead of spleen
A local attorney says a woman is pursuing criminal and civil lawsuits against Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital in Walton County after a surgeon removed her husband’s liver instead of his spleen, resulting in his death.
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.