Dealer held responsible for overdose death
July 5, 2018
For the first time in Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office history, a drug dealer was charged and convicted for having a role in the death of someone who overdosed on heroin.
Gulf Breeze cyclist critical after hit and run
July 5, 2018
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, Jason Linwood Floyd, Jr., age 20 of Milton, was driving his Ford F-150 south in the outside lane of Pensacola Beach Road (SR 399) around 7:15 p.m. Saturd…
Crime down, sheriff’s budget up
July 5, 2018
In the past six months, crime in Santa Rosa County has dropped 23 percent according to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Rich Aloy.
Holley calls for revisiting of long-term plan for Navarre projects
June 28, 2018
It took the Tourist Development Council seven hours of debate in October over how to pay for a $7 million renovation of Navarre Park to finally come to a consensus.
New school bus fleet arriving in Santa Rosa
June 28, 2018
Effective July 1, Student Transportation of America (STA) will take over as the bus service contractor for Santa Rosa County School District. As part of the $10.5 million first-year contract, STA has…
School safety legislation at the forefront for 2019
June 28, 2018
Florida legislators will not meet in session again until March 5, 2019, but many lobbying groups are already getting their legislative priorities in order, including the Santa Rosa County School Boar…
Gulf Breeze attorney search sparks doubts
June 28, 2018
One law firm vying to be the next Gulf Breeze City Attorney has years of experience representing its would-be employer in a controversial case that’s causing concern among some City Council members a…
Husfelt found guilty of Milton stabbing
June 28, 2018
A Santa Rosa County Jury found Jevon Marquise Lamar Husfelt, 22, guilty of two counts of attempted first degree premeditated murder with a weapon.
Property tax burden could shift under ballot proposals
June 28, 2018
Non-homestead properties in Santa Rosa County could see their taxes automatically rise next year if a ballot initiative known as Amendment 2 fails in November.
Gina Waterhouse serves as inspiration to others in her fight against the disease
June 28, 2018
Gina Waterhouse learned she had Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. She was 63.