New information released on Thursday’s fatal pedestrian accident
April 14, 2023
A pedestrian was killed Thursday night while walking along U.S. Highway 98 near Johnny Houston’s Grille and Bar.
The pedestrian, a 30-year-old male from Bryceville, Florida, was walking east at about…
Bass tournament to benefit drowning victim’s family
April 13, 2023
Pete Griffin and Dewayne Vasquez grew up together in Milton. As boys, they built a tree fort from which they hunted guinea hens with pellet guns in a field near their neighborhood.
“We never wound up…
Reckless driver forces motorcycles off roadway, injuring one
April 13, 2023
A Pensacola man sustained serious injuries Thursday morning while riding his motorcycle on State Road 87 South.
At about 8:03 a.m. Thursday, two motorcyclists were travelling south on SR 87 in the in…
South end high school opening pushed back to 2026
April 12, 2023
Residents in the Midway area will have to wait another year longer for a new 195,000-square-foot high school to open.
At the April 4 Santa Rosa County School Board meeting, DAG Architects announced…
County begins LDC review
April 11, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will hold a day-long public hearing on proposed changes to the LDC from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the County Administration Building at 64…
Rebekah Jones’ son arrested after alleged school threats
April 11, 2023
The teenage son of Rebekah Jones, a data analyst and former Democratic Party candidate for U.S. House, has been charged with intimidation, a second-degree felony.
Jackson Jones, 13, was arrested for…
DeSantis, BoCC announce broadband awards
April 10, 2023
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners tentatively approved spending $1.5 million to help bring rural broadband access to communities along Munson Highway in the northeast part of the co…
Navarre man arrested in Friday’s fatal shooting
April 7, 2023
A Navarre man has been arrested for first degree murder related to a fatal shooting that took place Friday afternoon in Navarre.
Aubrey James Luker, 41, surrendered to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’…
Tunes by the Dunes likely ending after spring series
April 6, 2023
A longtime Navarre Beach concert series is facing an unlikely future.
During the Tourist Development Council’s recent budget workshop, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce did not submit a spo…
FPL bills to dip slightly in May
April 4, 2023
The state Public Service Commission has approved a plan that will provide a break to Florida Power & Light customers because of lower-than-expected natural gas prices.
The plan, which the commission…