Aug 20, 2015
Fatal crash leads to DUI manslaughter charge
A Pace man is facing a DUI manslaughter charge after a car accident that killed one woman and injured another Sunday night.
Aug 20, 2015
Police: Employee stole $4.6K from elderly victim
A 24-year-old Gulf Breeze woman is facing felony charges after police said she stole $4,600 from an elderly person while working at The Blake, an assisted living facility in Gulf Breeze.
Aug 20, 2015
Gulf Breeze man facing battery charge
Adam Thomas Patton, 35, of the 3700 block of Monopoly Court, Gulf Breeze, was arrested Aug. 12 on one charge of battery and one charge of resisting an officer, following a domestic disturbance.
Aug 20, 2015
Gulf Breeze hires new official from applicant pool of one
The hiring of a new $61,000-a-year administrative assistant by the City of Gulf Breeze without considering other applicants or advertising the job is drawing fire from Joe Henderson, the mayor pro tem.
Aug 20, 2015
Public hearing to discuss gas tax
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a motion Aug. 13 to schedule a public hearing regarding a possible gas tax increase.
Aug 20, 2015
State Road 87 road widening project begins
Drivers will find tree clearing in advance of the road work slated for State Road 87 between the southern boundary of Eglin Air Force Base and about 2 miles south of the Yellow River Bridge. The $18.4 million project will widen approximately 5 miles of SR 87.
Aug 20, 2015
Concert gets green light
Plans are moving along for County on the Sound, the two-day music festival featuring Trace Adkins and Big & Rich, slated to take place next month at the Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Aug 20, 2015
Candidate search extended
The search to hire a new country administrator has been extended by 30 days following a 3-2 vote by the board of county commissioners.
Aug 20, 2015
Visions of not just another bridge, but an icon
Steve Dana doesn’t have a bridge to sell you, at least not exactly.
Aug 20, 2015
Commissioners approve public hearing for alcohol sales
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a motion to host a public hearing regarding the county’s alcohol ordinance.