Out-of-state fugitive nabbed in Navarre
On Nov. 5 Christian Scott Griesemer, wanted in Illinois, was captured on Bahama Drive in Navarre and is being held on $1 million bond.
Santa Rosa schools outsourcing substitute teachers
The cost of substitute teachers in the Santa Rosa County school system will rise an estimated 8.5 percent this year to $1.8 million, probably the largest annual increase ever, but officials say that could be a bargain.
Commissioners debate Milton site for courthouse
The site of Santa Rosa County’s long-discussed new courthouse was debated by commissioners again on Monday.
Gomillion gets nod for county executive post
Milton – Santa Rosa County officials are promoting from within for the next county administrator.
SeaWorld says it will end orca shows in San Diego by 2017
San Diego (AP) — SeaWorld will end orca shows at its San Diego park after visitors at the tourist attraction made it clear they prefer seeing killer whales act naturally rather than doing tricks, the company’s top executive said Monday.
3rd Tom Thumb employee arrested
On Sept. 24 Kody Toman, an employee of Tom Thumb, was arrested for Grand Theft of more than $300 and less than $5,000, a third-degree felony.
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.
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.
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.
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.