Nov 5, 2015
Suspect steals two cars, crashes on East Bay Blvd., in Navarre
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 10 a.m. on Nov. 2, the Florida Highway Patrol requested the assistance of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a stolen vehicle. Troopers advised the vehicle was southbound on Highway 87 after running from a trooper during a traffic stop. During the incident, the vehicle came to a stop on Nichols Lake Road in Milton and the suspect ran from the trooper on foot.
Nov 5, 2015
Gov. Scott celebrates completion of U.S. 98 Interchange Project
Gov. Rick Scott celebrated the completion of the U.S. 98/Cody Avenue Interchange Project in Okaloosa County. The state of Florida invested the full $18 million to complete the project, which increases safety and convenience for the thousands of military members, business owners, residents, and visitors who travel through this area each day.
Nov 5, 2015
County revenue-sharing cuts appear permanent
Gulf Breeze is feeling the pinch of cuts in voluntary revenue sharing by Santa Rosa County, which city leaders have recently cited as a rationale for raising water and sewer utility fees in the coming year.
Nov 5, 2015
BP drops effort to retrieve Gulf oil spill business payouts
New Orleans (AP) — Energy giant BP is ending its effort to recoup money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Nov 5, 2015
Prices, politics challenge health law’s 3rd sign-up season
Washington (AP) — The government’s insurance website is faster and easier to use, but as a third sign-up season gets underway, President Barack Obama’s health care law is approaching limits.
Nov 5, 2015
School rivalry leads to criminal mischief
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for criminal mischief and graffiti to the facilities of both Gulf Breeze and Navarre High Schools.
Nov 5, 2015
Valley Road Shooting still under investigation
Shots rang out Friday evening Oct. 30 on Valley Road in Holley by the Sea and when it was over, one person was shot and in critical condition and another is in custody for attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Nov 5, 2015
BP drops effort to retrieve Gulf oil spill business payouts
New Orleans (AP) — Energy giant BP is ending its effort to recoup money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Nov 5, 2015
Hospice program gives photos of patients’ hands to families
Mt. Clemens, Mich. (AP) — In her 92 years, Viola Kogelman’s hands cradled two babies, five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Nov 5, 2015
No tricks and all treats for dogs
Pet Nation held its annual Halloween event for dogs on Oct. 30 with trick-or-treating for the canines dressed in costumes. “We usually get between 40-50 dogs for the event, but this year we definitely broke the record with 100 dogs,” owner Holly Elassaad said. The popular costumes this year were sports-related; football, baseball and referees.