Family sues Sheriff’s Office, school board over Baker Act incident
March 10, 2023
The family of a disabled boy is suing the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, school board of Santa Rosa County, High Road School of Santa Rosa and multiple individuals for a December 2021 incident i…
Parker apologizes for slur, insists ‘no intent’ to offend
March 9, 2023
Sam Parker apologized Thursday for using an ethnic slur attracting international attention while critics continue calling for his resignation from the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Citizens ask for Parker’s resignation after use of racial slur
March 8, 2023
A videotape showing Santa Rosa County Commissioner Sam Parker using a term offensive to Jewish people is attracting national attention.
DOMES plans for legislative session, Santa Rosa site still in works
March 8, 2023
At the District One Medical Examiner Services (DOMES) board’s meeting in December, legislative funding for a new facility was a big topic of concern. Dan Schebler, director of operations for DOMES, p…
Questions remain after man jumps off Navarre Bridge
March 8, 2023
Florida Highway Patrol and others responded Saturday, March 4, to the Navarre Beach Bridge after a 28-year-old Panama City man jumped off the east side of the bridge.
According to a FHP report, shor…
Teen arrested in Milton High ‘swatting’ case
March 7, 2023
At a news conference Monday, March 6, Sheriff Bob Johnson announced an arrest in a swatting case related to a gun threat was called into Milton High School last year.
Brad Parga, 17, of Guttenberg…
Animal welfare bill drums up conversation around pet safety in vehicles
March 6, 2023
If you were asking most people about distracted driving, they may tell you about texting while driving, eating while driving, or about the distractions from passengers.
Recently, people have been ta…
Special operations commander arrested after alleged drunk driving incident
March 3, 2023
A commander with Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been demoted after being arrested Feb. 18 in Shalimar.
Collin Charlie Christopherson, 37, of Niceville, is…
Navarre Beach lifeguards prepare for 2023 season
February 28, 2023
Coming off a great 2022, which saw zero drownings and 44 rescues, beach safety division chief Austin Turnbull and the Navarre Beach Lifeguards are looking to follow up one winning season with another…
New crab trap regulation goes into effect in March
February 25, 2023
The more than 25,000 Floridians with recreational crab traps will soon have to make some changes.
A new Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission regulation, which went into effect March 1, requires crab…