Aug 2, 2018
Whiting plays critical role in local economy
Federal, state and local government officials came together Monday for a comprehensive update of the impact NAS Whiting Field has on the area economy and a discussion of strategies to protect the base’s mission.
Aug 2, 2018
Navarre teen assaulted at community pool
Arias Yamil Halston, 46, of the 8900 block of White Ibis Way was arrested July 27 for alleged sexually battery on a 13-year-old at a pool in Navarre.
Aug 2, 2018
Details unclear for new hires in school safety push
Under a state mandate adopted in the aftermath of school shootings, the Santa Rosa School District hired two new administrators to aid in student safety and mental health.
Aug 2, 2018
Fleeing burglary suspect crashes at school
Following a chase with Santa Rosa County sheriff’s deputies, a man was taken into custody for suspected burglary Friday morning after crashing his vehicle into a fence at West Navarre Intermediate School.
Aug 2, 2018
Driver sentenced in fatal Pace crash
The driver in a fatal 2017 auto accident in Pace was sentenced July 24 to 17 years in prison.
Aug 2, 2018
Tipped truck blocks westbound morning commuters
Traffic heading westbound along U.S. Highway 98 near Sioux Trail had to be rerouted Tuesday morning after a dump truck flipped onto its side in Gulf Breeze.
Jul 26, 2018
Parks and Rec month offers opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy nature
National Parks and Recreation Month was first celebrated more than 30 years ago.
Jul 26, 2018
Out of the darkness, on target
Eglin Air Force Base — Staff Sgt. Brent Young aimed for the bull’s-eye at the 2018 DoD Warrior Games and won a gold and a silver medal in archery competition. The 96th Security Forces Squadron member also netted a silver medal in wheelchair basketball at the games, held at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jul 26, 2018
New bridge shows at least 3,000 cracks
With construction of the new Pensacola Bay Bridge less than half completed, inspectors have found at least 3,000 cracks in newly placed concrete on the span’s decks.
Jul 26, 2018
Water experts lose bids for utility board
Based on their many years of professional experience in water operations, Charles “Buddy” Ingram and Elisa Bailey appeared to be the most qualified of 11 candidates who recently ran for election to the Holley Navarre Water System board.