FHP issues crash report on multi-vehicle collision that closed Garcon Point Bridge
FHP issues crash report on multi-vehicle collision that closed Garcon Point Bridge
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a truck and SUV were stopped facing southbound on Garcon Point Bridge when a sedan was hit from behind by a tractor truck, which failed to stop, causing the sedan to strike the rear of the truck. The truck was then pushed forward, striking the SUV. No injuries were … read more
Santa Rosa County’s final public hearing on proposed $166M budget is Tuesday
Santa Rosa County’s final public hearing on proposed $166M budget is Tuesday
Santa Rosa County staff at 6 p.m, Tuesday, September 29 will present the fiscal year 21 budget to the board of county commissioners for approval in the final public hearing at the Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline St. in Milton. The total budget of $165,935,810 represents a 6.84 percent decrease from last fiscal year. No increase in property taxes are … read more
DeSantis praises Trump Administration Actions to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
DeSantis praises Trump Administration Actions to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
South Santa Rosa News File Photo Governor Ron DeSantis today commended President Donald Trump for critical steps taken to expand access to safe and affordable prescription drugs. Under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a rule and … read more
Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida Schools Moves Up to Third in National Ranking
Florida ranks 3rd in the nation for K-12 Achievement according to a new 2020 Quality Counts report by Education Week. This is a move up from 4th in 2019 and the highest ranking ever in K-12 Achievement for the Sunshine State. Florida’s K-12 Achievement grade also improved to B-, which is higher than the nation’s … read more
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Be “BearWise” this fall, secure garbage and other foods as bear activity increases
Photo by Romi White Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might attract these animals to your yard or neighborhood. In the fall, Florida black … read more
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Crewman Sentenced for Stabbing Ship’s Captain off Coast of Pensacola
Robert Lester Odom, 47, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced on Friday, September 25, to 40 months in federal prison after having pled guilty to the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm. The sentence was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “This … read more
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Stripes hosts Oct. 9 book signing for American Hero and Silver Star Recipient
Ryan Hendrickson, a Green Beret who was awarded a Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest award for valor, has authored a book about his experiences on the battlefield, and Stripes Pub & Grill in Navarre is hosting an October 9 book signing for him. “Tip of the Spear” is the inspiring true story of Sergeant First … read more
Amber Alert victim found safe in Santa Rosa County, suspect booked
Amber Alert victim found safe in Santa Rosa County, suspect booked
26-year-old Keith Greene was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail on a warrant out of Orange County, following an Amber Alert issued Saturday night for 11-year-old Mackenzie Vega. Danielle Vega expressed gratitude that her daughter was found alive on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County after she went missing from their home in Apopka. The … read more
Gulf Breeze opens cross-country season with win; Raiders show well
Gulf Breeze opens cross-country season with win; Raiders show well
Finn Youberg dusted the field Sept. 24 enroute to a 17:26 finish over the five-kilometer circuit. (Photo by Stuart Camp) The Dolphins won the boys’ and girls’ cross-country races Sept. 24 in a tri-meet with Navarre and Milton. Senior Finn Youberg led Gulf Breeze with a 17 minute 26 second time across the five-kilometer course, … read more
Raiders stop Patriots, 17-7
Raiders stop Patriots, 17-7
Photo by Stu Camp Two interceptions and a powerful running game powered the Raiders over the Pace Patriots 17-7 Friday night. The road win extends Navarre’s opening night streak to seven years. And since 2010, the Raiders have owned the head-to-head matchup with the Patriots with a 10-1 record. Friday night, the defense stalled Pace … read more
