Aug 29, 2013
FEMA chief: Fla. in denial about threats
TALLAHASSEE — The emergency management chief for the United States is warning that Floridians are in “denial” about the threat posed by hurricanes.
Aug 29, 2013
Hurlburt airman found dead at home
An Airman assigned to the 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron at Hurlburt Field was found unresponsive at his home Friday, according to a news release from Hurlburt Field Public Affairs.
Aug 29, 2013
Voice your opinion in Navarre Community Center survey
Saturday is the last chance for Navarre residents to cast their vote in the online survey regarding the possibility of a new community center in the Navarre area, reminds Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner and Vice-chair Jim Melvin.
Aug 29, 2013
Gulf Breeze teen charged in pedestrian’s death
A 16-year-old Gulf Breeze boy was arrested on Tuesday and charged with vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving with injuries in relation to a March 27 accident which killed one pedestrian and injured another.
Aug 29, 2013
Pensacola lawyer arrested for exposing himself
A Pensacola criminal defense lawyer was arrested last Saturday on Pensacola Beach after exposing himself to two 13-year-old girls, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Aug 29, 2013
Sheriff backs vote on tax to put officers back in schools
The Santa Rosa School Board renewed agreements funding seven school resource officers (SRO) and one K-9 officer at its Aug 22 meeting.
Aug 29, 2013
Prison escapee, accomplice arrested in Santa Rosa County
A man who escaped from a prison in Arkansas was arrested last Thursday night in Santa Rosa County with his accomplice.
Aug 29, 2013
Septic systems contributing to flooding issues
Will Arnett has been even busier than usual lately. In addition to the typical daily septic tank work, the owner of Arnett Septic in Navarre has also been pumping out ditches that are clogged with muck and full of water.
Aug 29, 2013
No quick fix for HBTS drainage issues
Frustrated by the county’s response to drainage-related flooding issues in Holley By The Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton last Thursday to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitigation meeting at which the county’s flood plan is reviewed with respect to flooding incidents.
Aug 29, 2013
Aerial detection of marijuana lands Navarre man in jail
A Navarre man was arrested last Thursday after an aerial investigation found a grow site of 51 marijuana plants behind his residence on Segura Street, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.