Grand jury indicts Milton man in “looking for love online” murder case
Grand jury indicts Milton man in “looking for love online” murder case
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announces that today, August 24, 2020, Jerry Odum, 61, was indicted by a Santa Rosa County Grand Jury for First Degree Premeditated Murder. The charge arose from the August 6, 2020 murder of Vickie May Edge. Deputies from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office … read more
Navarre adventurer releases book on 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail hike
Navarre adventurer releases book on 1,100-mile Florida National Scenic Trail hike
Rohrig pictured with Katana on the Pinhot Trail, which they hiked together in April 2020 Kyle Rohrig may initially come across as a rugged athlete in his ubiquitous American flag shorts, which reveal powerful legs he’s built up from hiking more than ten thousand miles, including a 70-mile trek in 24 hours. But there’s far … read more
Ft. Pickens area to close ahead of Marco and Laura
Ft. Pickens area to close ahead of Marco and Laura
Gulf Islands National Seashore announces Florida day use areas will close on Sunday, August 23, at 5:00 pm. A mandatory evacuation of the Fort Pickens campground will occur Monday August 24, with all campers expected to leave the area by 10:00 am, in anticipation of intense winds, rough seas, and heavy rain that will impact … read more
Two incumbents lose re-election to Santa Rosa County Commission
Two incumbents lose re-election to Santa Rosa County Commission
James Calkins, winner of the District 3 Republican primary, unseated Don Salter, who served five terms and was the longest serving commissioner in the board’s history. Calkins will now face off against write-in candidate Patrick Brown on November 3. Santa Rosa County District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker was the sole incumbent commissioner to hang onto … read more
Barber wins Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race
Barber wins Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools race
Dr. Karen Barber tonight was elected Superintendent of Santa Rosa County Schools, taking more than 50% of the votes. She’s the first woman to be elected to the position and defeated fellow district administrators David Gunter and Mike Thorpe. “Breaking the glass ceiling,” Barber told South Santa Rosa News shortly after results were posted. For … read more
Gulf Breeze Will Do Now Accepting Grant Applications
Gulf Breeze Will Do Now Accepting Grant Applications
Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic group, is accepting grant applications through September 28, 2020. Gulf Breeze Will Do (GBWD) was born out of a group of Gulf Breeze women who formed an organization that could serve as a funding tool to help other nonprofit organizations and individuals who are trying to make a … read more
Two tropical waves expected to develop later this week
Two tropical waves expected to develop later this week
The National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. EDT update shows two tropical systems are currently being monitored in the Atlantic. Per NHC ,the first system is a fast-moving tropical wave located a couple of hundred miles east of the Windward Islands continues to produce disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. This disturbance is expected to move westward … read more
School district lays off 28 teachers amid COVID-19 pandemic restructuring
School district lays off 28 teachers amid COVID-19 pandemic restructuring
Santa Rosa County School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick this morning confirmed that only 28 teachers have been laid off after 2,000 students elected for home school during the 2020-2021 school year, which started today for teachers. According to Wyrosdick, the district had only only 1,200 home schooled students during the 2019-2020 school year. Initial reports suggested … read more
Charges dropped against mom, state charges boyfriend for filing false report
Charges dropped against mom, state charges boyfriend for filing false report
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that his office has filed a No Prosecution in the case of Heidi Nicole Burchinal. Burchinal was arrested on July 21, 2020, for Child Abuse for throwing her baby to the floor after her boyfriend, Shawn McDonald, contacted police and make accusations of abuse against her. McDonald provided a … read more
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to Temporarily Close
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier to Temporarily Close
Gulf Islands National Seashore will temporarily close the Fort Pickens Fishing Pier on Thursday, August 20, to facilitate underwater sea turtle research. The study, conducted by the University of West Florida, will evaluate interactions between young adult sea turtles and in-water piers. The fishing pier will close at 9 p.m. on August 19 and will … read more
