School safety legislation at the forefront for 2019
Florida legislators will not meet in session again until March 5, 2019, but many lobbying groups are already getting their legislative priorities in order, including the Santa Rosa County School Board.
Gulf Breeze attorney search sparks doubts
One law firm vying to be the next Gulf Breeze City Attorney has years of experience representing its would-be employer in a controversial case that’s causing concern among some City Council members and other residents.
Husfelt found guilty of Milton stabbing
A Santa Rosa County Jury found Jevon Marquise Lamar Husfelt, 22, guilty of two counts of attempted first degree premeditated murder with a weapon.
Property tax burden could shift under ballot proposals
Non-homestead properties in Santa Rosa County could see their taxes automatically rise next year if a ballot initiative known as Amendment 2 fails in November.
Gina Waterhouse serves as inspiration to others in her fight against the disease
Gina Waterhouse learned she had Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. She was 63.
Ferry service finally starts up in Pensacola Bay
As Pelican Perch made its way across the glistening water of Pensacola Bay Wednesday afternoon, with the view from the ferry boat second to none and the Blue Angels soaring high above in the blue sky–a bonus layer to this beautiful backdrop–Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Creating a helping hand
Eglin Air Force Base – “I have this skill,” said Senior Airman Timothy Bergin. “Why wouldn’t I use this skill I have to give back to someone else?”
Man arrested for threatening texts to officer
A man with a stockpile of firearms was arrested in Navarre and charged with aggravated stalking June 18 after allegedly sending multiple threats of violence to a law enforcement officer and his family.
Alzheimer’s research continues to move forward
Dr. Rodney Guttman, a University of West Florida professor and researcher, has been studying Alzheimer’s disease for more than 20 years. For him, the slow progress toward finding a prevention, treatment or cure hasn’t led to frustration.
FWC active in its approach to dealing with alligator issues
Alligators are a part of Florida, and as their habitat is reduced because of development near water, more and more conflicts with humans arise. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is doing what it can to combat that problem and keep issues to a minimum.












