Gun pulled during father-son fight
A June 14 argument between a father and son ended with both being arrested after the father, Bruce Thumm pulled a gun while the two were arguing at a home in Gulf Breeze.
Foster Grandparent Program needs Navarre volunteers
The Santa Rosa County School Board renewed its agreement Thursday, June 9 to continue allowing seniors in the Foster Grandparent Program to assist in county school classrooms.
Butler living a big kid’s life as a park ranger
Will Butler visited several national parks while growing up but never made it to Fort Pickens.
‘Drain and Cover’ measures key to reducing threat of mosquitoes
The Florida Department of Health reminds people to drain all standing water and cover up with clothing and use repellent to protect against mosquitoes.
Movie event scheduled at naval aviation museum
The Gulf Islands National Seashore is partnering with the National Naval Aviation Museum to host movie screenings of National Parks Adventure and Magic of Flight June 18 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Orientation camp offers glimpse of JROTC life
Ariana Clemente-Hunter remembers her experience at orientation camp for the Navy JROTC at Navarre High School and how much it played a part in her decision to join the program.
Hurlburt Field implements new privately owned firearms policy June 1
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Effective June 1, a change in policy will allow active-duty Security Forces members and Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents to conceal carry a privately owned firearm while on Hurlburt Field once certain requirements are met.
Sacred Heart shuns homeowners’ meeting request
Ten Tiger Point homeowner associations are finding no success in their efforts to meet with Sacred Heart Health System officials over the controversy surrounding construction of a new clinic.
Tough Mudder fails to boost bed taxes
Disappointing bed-tax revenue in April, when Tough Mudder Inc.’s two-day event near Milton was expected to give the Santa Rosa County numbers a bump, is prompting tourism industry leaders to reconsider the financial incentives promised to the New York company.
Standoff in Midway ends peacefully
A standoff that lasted a little over two hours at a home on Village Parkway in the Midway area ended peacefully early Friday afternoon when an armed individual surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.












