Oct 23, 2014
Teen facing DUI manslaughter charge
Keanu Medina, the 19-year-old Navarre man who police said crashed his Chevrolet Tahoe into a Jeep Liberty, killing the driver, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of DUI manslaughter.
Oct 23, 2014
Lionfish spotted at Navarre Beach reef
A predatory lionfish was recently spotted in the Gulf of Mexico at the Navarre Beach reef. Now the county plans to permit spearfishing at Navarre Beach Marine Park in an effort to eradicate the invasive species – which packs additional punch with its venomous spines.
Oct 23, 2014
State charges Gulf Breeze woman with insurance fraud
The Florida Department of Financial Services arrested a 46-year-old Gulf Breeze woman Oct. 12 on charges of insurance fraud.
Oct 23, 2014
Courthouse ballot explained
On Nov. 4, voters will decide whether or not to approve a 1-cent sales tax to cover the construction of a new judicial center. But the four-part ballot is causing some confusion, county officials have said.
Oct 16, 2014
County animal shelter may be renamed for Adopt-a-thon founder
Commissioner Bob Cole would like to see the county animal shelter renamed in honor of Dominic Persichini, former director of county animal services. Prior to his September 2013 retirement, Persichini started an annual adoption drive which will take place Saturday, Oct. 18.
Oct 16, 2014
Pier hosts Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic
More than 300 children cast their lines at a free fishing clinic hosted at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier Oct. 11.
Oct 16, 2014
801st SOAMXS Airman earns Bronze Star
Hurlburt Field, Fla. –An Airman from the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a Bronze Star medal during a ceremony here, Oct. 2.
Oct 16, 2014
The marijuana problem
In the event you have been living under a stone, or living stoned for that matter, you might be unaware that Florida residents will vote on whether to add a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana later this month.
Oct 16, 2014
Thompson arraigned in double homicide
Derrick Ray Thompson, 42, of the 5700 block of Star Lane in Panama City, was arraigned Monday in the murders of 60-year-old Steven Zackowski and 59-year-old Debra Zackowski of Milton.
Oct 16, 2014
Absentee ballots may be dropped off in Milton or Gulf Breeze
There are two locations in Santa Rosa County for voters to drop off absentee (vote by mail) ballots for the 2014 General Election: