Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life for New Child Sex Crimes
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life for New Child Sex Crimes
Travis M. Butler, of Pensacola, was sentenced today to life imprisonment on federal charges of enticing a minor for sexual activity and producing child pornography. Butler pled guilty to the charges during a pretrial conference just two days before his federal jury trial was due to begin. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern … read more
Milton woman jailed for sexual battery on two-year-old boy; her boyfriend charged with child porn
Milton woman jailed for sexual battery on two-year-old boy; her boyfriend charged with child porn
WARNING GRAPHIC DETAILS – Brandi Nacole Harper, 38, has been arrested for capital sexual battery involving a two-year-old victim, and her boyfriend, John David McKenzie, 35, of Jay has been charged with 10 counts child pornography. Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson during a press conference today says the case involves the youngest victim … read more
City of Milton Leads the Way with First “Tiny Homes” Ordinance
City of Milton Leads the Way with First “Tiny Homes” Ordinance
A tiny homes ordinance recently adopted by City Council aims to provide affordable, creative housing options in the City of Milton. The ordinance, the first of its kind approved in Northwest Florida, allows for downsized versions of traditional houses on permanent foundations that are as small as 300 square foot, on lots as small as … read more
OPINION: Local Business Seeks to Educate Public on Dirt Pits
OPINION: Local Business Seeks to Educate Public on Dirt Pits
We currently own and operate dirt pits, aka barrow pits, in Santa Rosa County and we and we are hoping to educate the public on the differences between dirt pits and landfills. The differences being dirt pits are where dirt, sand, and clay are dug from the ground to be used in everything from yard … read more
Parker Fires Back with Racism Accusation After County Clerk Demands Resignation
Parker Fires Back with Racism Accusation After County Clerk Demands Resignation
Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court & Comptroller Donald C. Spencer during the January 7 County Commission meeting called for District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker (pictured above) to resign. Parker shot back during the board’s January 11 work session, making a racial allegation against Spencer. Spencer on January 7 accused Parker of firing former County … read more
Volunteers needed Saturday to build beds for children
Volunteers needed Saturday to build beds for children
There are literally hundreds of children throughout Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties who aren’t sleeping in peace, but only dreaming of having a comfortable bed… all while struggling to get a decent night’s rest on a couch, chair, blanket, or even a cold, hard floor. To help provide them with a bed, Sleep in … read more
Santa Rosa Grand Jury Issues Two Indictments
Santa Rosa Grand Jury Issues Two Indictments
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announces that the newly impaneled Grand Jury for Santa Rosa County, FL, have issued the following two indictments for prosecution: Hakeem Denarious Peterson has been charged with First Degree Felony Murder and Robbery Armed with a Firearm for the robbery at the Tom Thumb convenience store on Glover Lane in … read more
NAS Whiting Field Named Best Small Base in the Navy for 4th time since 2015
NAS Whiting Field Named Best Small Base in the Navy for 4th time since 2015
Naval Air Station Whiting Field has been named recipient of the 2021 Installation Excellence Award in the small base category. The award lauds the top Navy commands at shore for their installation management, program excellence and community outreach. Installations are graded across a number of key areas including: facilities management, quality of life, environment, energy, property … read more
Santa Rosa man nabbed for Attempting to Produce Child Porn, Traveling for Sex with Child
Santa Rosa man nabbed for Attempting to Produce Child Porn, Traveling for Sex with Child
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit have charged a Pace man with attempting to produce child pornography, traveling to meet a minor for sex and three other felonies. 23-year old John Mason Collins, who resides at 4213 Alderwood Drive in Pace, was arrested January 8th after he traveled from Alabama to … read more
CDC to Reverse Course and Follow Florida’s Lead Prioritizing “Seniors First” for Vaccinations
CDC to Reverse Course and Follow Florida’s Lead Prioritizing “Seniors First” for Vaccinations
Florida state is home to more than 4.5 million seniors, and both nationwide and in Florida, seniors 65 and older have more severe risks, accounting for more than 80% of all COVID related deaths. The Governor has made it clear this population is his top priority. Innovative pilot programs, such as the … read more
