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Navarre juvenile arrested for attempted murder

Written by Staff Reporters on April 29, 2022. Posted in News.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has arrested two suspects in connection to an attempted murder on Newcastle Drive near Fort Walton Beach April 13th. 21-year old Shea Jones of Fort Walton Beach and 16-year old Natorian Hinson-Brown of Navarre are now charged with attempted murder and firing a weapon into an occupied dwelling or conveyance.

RV park hoping for approval on site near Whiting Field

Written by Riley Hansen on April 29, 2022. Posted in News.

The Board of County Commissioners heard a request to develop an RV park. The hearing came during the Special Rezoning Meeting that occurred on Thursday, April 28. Ultimately, the board voted to table the decision until more information can be received.

Fifth anniversary of the death of Anna Louise Brown

Written by Staff Reporters on April 28, 2022. Posted in News.

On April 30, 2017, Anna Louise Brown was murdered while out for a run on a beautiful Sunday. Since her death, lawyer Autumn Beck Blackledge has had the privilege of representing her family in various ways and to communicate with the public on their behalf.

Commissioners approve land agreement amid opposition

Written by Riley Hansen on April 28, 2022. Posted in News.

The Board of County Commissioners held a 5-0 vote to approve a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Santa Rosa County and the city of Milton. The vote occurred at their regular meeting on the morning of Thursday, April 28. They moved the matter to the regular agenda of April 28 after also discussing the matter at the April 25 commission meeting. On Thursday, five members of the community expressed their opinion on the matter—every one of them was against approval of the MOA.

School district offering programs for homeless youth

Written by Riley Hansen on April 27, 2022. Posted in News.

Santa Rosa County School District is attempting to fill in the gaps and help students with economic struggles.

Recent data from the school district and United Way reveal that many students in the county are living either in poverty or meet the definition of homelessness, and SRC schools have programs to help.

Attorney attempts to quiet outrage over mule death

Written by Riley Hansen on April 26, 2022. Posted in News.

The day after Philip Hayes turned himself in for shooting a mule in Milton, his attorney held a press conference.

Dan Stewart, a personal injury lawyer, is representing Hayes and addressed the incident on April 19.

TDC discusses stricter enforcement

Written by Riley Hansen on April 23, 2022. Posted in News.

Constant ordinance breaking on Navarre Beach has caused some concern.

On Thursday, April 7, the Tourism Development Council (TDC) of Santa Rosa County discussed the issue at their scheduled meeting.

Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office to hold Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 23, 2022. Posted in News.

After two years of not being able to offer the class, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy is set to be back on May 26.

The Academy, which is a 10-week program, offers an exclusive look at the Sheriff’s Office and the work that they do. It is just for Santa Rosa County residents.

Vets Helping Vets: American Legion to hold event focused on ending veteran suicide

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 22, 2022. Posted in News.

The Northwest Florida area is home to countless military members and their families. According to an online fact sheet on Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs website, 1,525,400 veterans live in the state of Florida as of 2017.

Democratic Protest Halts Redistricting Debate

Written by News Service of Florida on April 21, 2022. Posted in News.

A Florida House debate about congressional redistricting was suspended mid-day Thursday as a group of House Democrats protested a plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would cut the number of Black-held districts.

Democratic members chanted, “Stop the Black attack,” and sang, “We Shall Overcome,” with some sitting on a state seal at the front of the House chamber.

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