Dec 26, 2013
SRSO: Major Hayes retires, Sgt. Lio promoted to Lieutenant
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently said good-bye to one long-time employee and then honored another one with a promotion.
Dec 26, 2013
Former Milton teacher arrested for child porn
Jeffrey “Bruce” Richards, 63, of Milton, was arrested on Dec. 11 on federal charges of distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography.
Dec 26, 2013
SUV slams into truck, spills fuel
A woman was sent to the hospital and fuel was spilled into a ditch following a wreck in Navarre last Thursday.
Dec 26, 2013
Broxson, Evers push for more voting rights
Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) and Senator Greg Evers (R-Baker) are working to change some inconsistencies in the voting process for members of our military.
Dec 26, 2013
Gaetz: FDOT projects will boost economy, communities
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced its proposed five-year work plan for District 3 earlier this month. The district, which represents 16 counties in the Florida Panhandle, is set to receive an additional $300 million in infrastructure projects.
Dec 26, 2013
State delegation gathers legislative talking points
Leading up to the 2014 legislative session, three state lawmakers held a hearing seeking public input on Dec. 17 in Milton. Approximately 50 people representing Santa Rosa County government, business and other entities attended — and about a dozen speakers discussed a variety of issues ranging from government spending to bear control and storm water mitigation.
Dec 26, 2013
More safeguards, tighter controls coming
There are significant differences in the current pier management contract and the new agreement, which goes into effect Jan. 1. Most notable are tighter financial controls and security measures, including pre-employment background screening in the aftermath of a Navarre Press investigation which prompted the firing of a registered sex offender who was hired to work at the pier.
Dec 19, 2013
Getting tough on animal abuse
Crimes against pets and animals are still a crime — and cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to cruelty against people.
Dec 19, 2013
Redfish heat up winter fishing
Just because the temperatures drop in the winter months doesn’t mean that the fishing goes south as well.
Dec 19, 2013
Wounded EOD tech receives new home
HURLBURT FIELD – The morning alarm wakes him. He gets dressed, brushes his teeth and gets his 2-year-old son ready for the day.