Doctor on Hurlburt arrested for DUI, resisting officer in Tiger Point
February 27, 2025
A periodontist on Hurlburt Field was arrested after failing to comply with officers during a traffic stop in Tiger Point Feb. 25.
Michelle Bongiovi, 59, is charged with public order crimes for fai…
Gulf Breeze PD: Murder suicide occurred at Highpoint Drive home
February 14, 2025
On Feb. 11, Gulf Breeze Police officers responded to the 100 block of Highpoint Drive in reference to a welfare check. The response led to the discovery of two individuals, both deceased, inside the…
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.
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…
‘Pill mill’ doctor amongst 12 charged for racketeering, drug trafficking
October 4, 2024
Dr. Elaine Sharp, the Gulf Breeze doctor at the center of an alleged pill mill operation, is behind bars. Sharp, 72, was booked into Escambia County Jail Thursday, Oct. 3, and transferred to Santa Ro…
‘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…
Man involved in biker brawl at Stripes Pub in 2021 found guilty
July 2, 2024
A member of a motorcycle club who attacked a Navarre man at Stripes Pub & Grill in 2021 has been found guilty of aggravated battery on a victim 65 years of age or older with great bodily harm and…
Man arrested after fleeing scene from serious accident in Navarre
May 19, 2024
One patient was life flighted and additional patients were taken by ambulance to area hospitals. The accident occurred just past 5 p.m. and was the result of a speeding black pickup truck colliding w…
















