Jun 12, 2014
2 allegedly assault animal control officer
One adult and one juvenile are charged with aggravated assault for allegedly attacking a Santa Rosa County Animal Control Officer Saturday in Pace.
Jun 12, 2014
Grand theft at West Navarre Primary
It hasn’t been a good final year for West Navarre Primary School Principal Sandi Eubanks, who is set to retire in November. At the end of April during the historic rain event, her school received the worst flooding damage of any Santa Rosa school. During cleanup efforts, her school was hit by grand theft with the loss estimated at more than $10,000 but less than $20,000.
Jun 12, 2014
Man arrested for drug and weapon charges
A traffic stop Sunday in Navarre resulted in a man being charged with multiple felony weapon and drug charges. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, 50-year-old Desmond Paul Desautels was charged with engaging in a criminal offense subsequent offense, a first degree felony, delivering methamphetamine, a second degree felony and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, a third degree felony.
Jun 12, 2014
County considers recycling options
Santa Rosa County has officially been without a recycling contractor since May 12, when a bankruptcy court approved the county’s request to break its agreement with West Florida Recycling. The commissioners at their meeting today are expected to decide what company will take West Florida Recycling’s place and what services will be offered.
Jun 12, 2014
End to beach lease fees on horizon
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Jim Melvin anticipates commissioners will discuss a move to basically eliminate Navarre Beach lease fees later this month. The issue has been stirred by a Navarre Beach hotel developer’s request for a lease amendment at $1 per year and other credits. That request came after a court decision upheld the assessment of property taxes on beach leaseholders.
Jun 12, 2014
Shooting suspect held on $1.05 million bond
The Navarre man accused of shooting a woman and himself in a Hartington Road home during the early morning hours of June 6 is being held in the Santa Rosa County Jail on more than$1 million bond.
Jun 5, 2014
Maximizing brain power
Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Village retirement community in Gainesville have partnered to offer UF Health Vitality Mind, a research program dedicated to maximizing brain health in older adults.
Jun 5, 2014
Study: Antidepressant may cut Alzheimer’s protein
Washington (AP) – Research shows a common antidepressant may cut production of one of the chief suspects behind Alzheimer’s, a new avenue in the hunt for drugs to prevent the devastating brain disease.
Jun 5, 2014
Local girl chooses charity over presents
Twelve-year-old MaKayla Crouch received 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food for her birthday May 22.
Perhaps what is most surprising about her gifts was that they were exactly what she asked for.
Jun 5, 2014
Trial date set in animal cruelty case
A Fort Walton Beach couple accused of beating a dog with a piece of lumber are now scheduled for trial July 28 in Okaloosa County on two felony counts.