Arrest made in Jernigan murder
July 21, 2023
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Robert Patrick Jernigan, 53, of Milton, Thursday night in connection with the murder of Stephen Lee Jernigan.
FDLE arrests Gulf Breeze man on possession of child sexual abuse material
July 20, 2023
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) this week arrested Aaron Dedecker, 52, of Gulf Breeze on 30 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), one count of promoting a sexua…
Sheriff’s Office suspects foul play in Jernigan death
July 20, 2023
Stephen Lee Jernigan, 70 was found dead at his home in the 1800 block of Schnoor Road north of Chumuckla on Wednesday. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating. The S…
Two cheetahs spotted at Gulf Breeze Zoo, first in zoo’s history
July 19, 2023
Cheetahs are famous for being the fastest land animal, and now you can “spot” not one, but two in Northwest Florida. In early July, the Gulf Breeze Zoo welcomed two cheetahs – Big Mike and Safi. The…
East Bay Blvd. opening to thru traffic between Bergen Road and Edgewood Drive
July 18, 2023
East Bay Boulevard will be open by the end of the day (Tuesday, July 18) to thru traffic between Bergren Road and Edgewood Drive in Navarre but will remain an active construction zone.
According to…
Back to school sales tax holiday starts July 24
July 18, 2023
Florida’s 2023-2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is almost here! From Monday, July 24, to Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax. A second…
Horse rehabilitation a passion for Milton nonprofit
July 18, 2023
For Rashelle Stewart, executive director of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc., helping horses is the ‘mane’ thing.
Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting an…
HNWS holds special meeting to address Eglin Project, Impact fees
July 14, 2023
The Holley Navarre Water System held a special meeting of the board of directors Thursday, July 6, to discuss the Eglin RIBs Project and impact fee solutions for local businesses.
The Eglin RIBs Pro…
NAS Whiting Field to celebrate 80th anniversary
July 14, 2023
Anyone with access to NAS Whiting Field is invited to a ceremony commemorating the installation’s 80th anniversary beginning at noon Monday, July 17.
Help wanted: Santa Rosa still hiring staff for 2023-24 school year
July 12, 2023
Santa Rosa County District Schools have almost 200 vacancies to fill three weeks before teachers return to the classrooms, but district officials aren’t worried – yet.