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Jul 7, 2022

Navarre woman cons elderly victim out of nearly $600,000

A Navarre Woman was arrested July 6 following an investigation that revealed she defrauded a woman in her 90s out of more than half a million dollars over the course of 18 months. The investigation was done by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheena Russell, 45, is charged with larceny of over $100,000, fraudulently obtaining property over $50,000, and exploitation of an elderly person of $50,000 or more. All of charges are first degree offences.


Jul 7, 2022

New Public Works tools make inspections more efficient

Santa Rosa County Public Works has some new tools that they hope will improve efficiency in dealing with stormwater pipes and drainage systems throughout the county.

Stormwater issues have become one of the most prominent issues on the minds of Santa Rosa County citizens and leaders.


Jul 6, 2022

Navarre man who stalked 7 year old’s window to be released

Eric Straight, who in August of 2020 was arrested on the felony charge of aggravated stalking of a child under the age of 12, is set to be released from jail on July 11. The news comes following a court hearing.

Straight had a restraining order to keep him away from the home of a child in his neighborhood but during the court hearing, the judge denied the order. The order was meant to keep him away from the house for one year.


Jul 5, 2022

Former primary candidate Orth endorses Rudman for District 3 State Representative

The Dr. Joel Rudman Campaign is pleased to announce that he has received the full endorsement of Skip Orth, former primary candidate from Navarre, for the District 3 seat being vacated by State Representative Jayer Williamson.

Jul 5, 2022

Fuel costs factor into sheriff’s budget shortfall

Record high gas prices could cost Santa Rosa County eight deputies, Sheriff Bob Johnson told the county commission last week.

Jul 1, 2022

Commissioners agree not to cut county tax rate

Santa Rosa County is in the early stages of setting its Fiscal Year 2023 budget, but three things are clear: Commissioners plan significant investment in infrastructure projects and support improving workforce retention.

And they will not cut the millage rate.


Jun 30, 2022

Here comes the Boom! A look at area Fourth of July activities

The Fourth of July is almost here and there is no shortage of area events going on to celebrate the holiday, including fireworks on Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach on Monday. Riverfest in Milton is also taking place that day.

Jun 29, 2022

2022 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Schedule Announced

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will once again host the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show, with viewing opportunities July 6-9. The elite U.S. Navy Blue Angels, our hometown heroes, will headline all events which culminate on Friday, July 8, with a full, dress rehearsal and Saturday, July 9, with the official Air Show. In addition to the Blue Angels, there will be a host of world-class military, aerobatic and stunt plane performers, as well as interactive exhibits, military recruitment stations and all types of vendors on the ground.

“We are so excited to be able to host our hometown heroes on our beautiful beach,” said Leigh Davis, Executive Director of the SRIA. “It’s an awe-inspiring tradition that locals and tourists alike get to enjoy every summer bearing witness to the breathtaking display by the United States Navy’s finest.”


Jun 28, 2022

Water system plans tower at SR87-US98 intersection

Holley-Navarre Water System is planning to build a pump station and elevated water tank on property it will lease from Elevate Navarre at the intersection of State Road 87 and U.S. Highway 98, engineer Phil Phillips said Tuesday at the water board’s meeting at the Club at Hidden Creek.

Jun 24, 2022

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

Washington – The Supreme Court on Friday ended constitutional protections for abortion that had stood in America for nearly a half-century. The decision by the court’s conservative majority overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling and is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. The ruling, unthinkable just a few years […]
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