Navarre woman used Stanley cup in alleged battery at Grey Taproom
February 12, 2025
A Navarre area woman found herself behind bars following an altercation involving a Stanley cup at a popular bar in Navarre.
Arrest made in Tiger Point Park vandalism
January 20, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigation into an act of vandalism and property damage which led to the destruction of soccer fields at Tiger Point Park has led to the arrest of a suspect…
Former Navarre High substitute sentenced for student relationship
January 8, 2025
A former Navarre High School substitute teacher will spend six years in prison for an inappropriate relationship with a student, which was initially disclosed in 2022.
John Kapolczynski, 48, was f…
Navarre man found guilty of murdering man on Salamanca Street in 2023
December 19, 2024
On Dec. 18, 2024, a Santa Rosa County jury found Aubrey Luker guilty of First-Degree Premeditated Murder. He was immediately sentenced to life without parole in Florida state prison system.
Report: Navarre’s Steve, Ann Hering victims of double murder suicide
November 13, 2024
The names of those involved in the double murder suicide on Cypress Point Circle have been released. Steve, 75, and Ann Hering, 82, were found dead in their home Tuesday, Nov. 5, along with their son…
Animal cruelty suspect arrested for leaving dog on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton
October 18, 2024
A dog that went viral during Hurricane Milton has been rescued, and his owner has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty, according to a press release from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicl…
Gulf Breeze High receives threat, suspect charged with felony
October 11, 2024
A 16-year-old girl is facing a felony after she allegedly made a threat against Gulf Breeze High School on Oct. 8.
According to the Gulf Breeze Police Department, who handled the case, they were…
‘Pill mill’ doctor arrested in Escambia on homicide charges
October 3, 2024
Dr. Elaine Sharp, the doctor at the center of an alleged pill mill operation in Gulf Breeze, is behind bars. Sharp, 72, is being held in Escambia County Jail on no bond after she was booked into jail…
Eight men thought they were meeting a 14-year-old for sex, instead were arrested by SRSO during undercover operation
August 29, 2024
Eight men were arrested by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office after a multi-agency internet chat operation where they agreed to meet an underage individual for sex, according to Santa Rosa County…
Hurlburt squadron commander arrested for strangulation of wife, child
July 2, 2024
A Hurlburt Field airman, who served as commander of the 19th Special Operations Squadron, was arrested on June 23 for allegedly choking his wife and a child.






