Feb 15, 2018
Gulf Breeze man scams millions in bingo fraud
After an eight-day jury trial, Larry L. Masino, 67, of Gulf Breeze and Dixie L. Masino, 65, of Pensacola, were convicted late Monday in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola of wire fraud conspiracy, operating an illegal gambling business and money laundering conspiracy.
Feb 15, 2018
Tragedy leaves legacy
In the evening hours of Jan. 12, 1993, Susan Morris, 21, was walking to her car in a parking lot at the back of the University of West Florida campus.
Feb 8, 2018
Secrets of the sheriff’s money mojo
The two-hour lesson in diplomacy that Sheriff Bob Johnson received from colleagues in other counties soon after his 2016 election is proving to be worth millions of dollars a year to his budget.
Feb 8, 2018
Navarre woman up for Military Spouse of the Year
Kathleen Lancaster, wife to Major Joshua-Lee Lancaster of the 14th Weapons School at Hurlburt, is nominated for the Military Spouse of the Year award. She serves as a Key Spouse to her husband’s squadron and chairman of the patient advisory council at Hurlburt Field’s medical squadron.
Feb 8, 2018
‘No credibility’ to school threat
After threatening social media posts prompted increased security, Holley Navarre Middle School has received the all-clear from Santa Rosa Sheriff’s deputies that the threat “has no credibility.”
Feb 8, 2018
Navarre man arrested for club shooting
A Navarre man has been arrested on charges he shot three people at an Okaloosa County gentlemen’s club in 2016.
Feb 8, 2018
Public input invited on RESTORE funds use
Public comment period for the proposed use of the nearly $290 million in RESTORE Pot 3 money is underway, and Santa Rosa County has three projects under consideration, all aimed at cleaning up Santa Rosa Sound.
Feb 8, 2018
Legal, personnel matters rile board
A specially called meeting of the Holley Navarre Water System board of directors Jan. 31 got heated as board members discussed legal representation and complaints against the board.
Feb 8, 2018
Police warn of jury duty scam
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received information related to a jury duty scam attempt Monday.
Feb 8, 2018
Fire department considers breakaway amid tax conflict
Tensions have arisen between the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and Navarre Beach Fire Department board of directors over taxation leaving the department considering severing ties.