Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in cold case murder
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in cold case murder
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson, left, with Assistant State Attorney John Molchan (Photo by Romi White) Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson during a press conference this morning announced that John Travis Palmer, 37, was arrested yesterday for the March 2015 killing of his roommate, Stephen Richmond Rice Jr, 44. Palmer’s 9-9-2019 mugshot Palmer’s … read more
Kayak fishing is a growing sport – especially in Navarre
Kayak fishing is a growing sport – especially in Navarre
From tarpon to bass, there’s nothing off limits when kayak fishing. Kayak fishing is a growing sport and it’s easy to see why. Kayaks are nimble, less expensive than most motorized boats and provide access to places even the best casts from land just can’t reach. The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation confirms that kayaks … read more
Sunday’s Child Kicks Off 2019-2020 Membership Drive
Sunday’s Child Kicks Off 2019-2020 Membership Drive
The equality-based charitable group Sunday’s Child has announced its 2019-2020 Membership Drive. New and potential members, as well as returning members are invited to attend a membership mixer to learn more. The membership mixer schedule is as follows: September 10, 5:30-7:30 pm @ Pensacola Mess Hall September 26, 5:30-7:30 pm @ Gary’s Brewery and Biergarten … read more
Healing Paws for Warriors to host Stop 22 Challenge
Healing Paws for Warriors to host Stop 22 Challenge
Members of Healing Paws for Warriors pictured at a Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council meeting A local veteran-led nonprofit group, Healing Paws for Warriors, will be hosting a September 22 community awareness event, Active Duty & Veterans’ Suicide Awareness Rally, at Ye Olde Brother’s Brewery in Holley. “We lose 22-plus veterans/active … read more
Disturbance favored for development could impact Bahamas/Florida late this week
Disturbance favored for development could impact Bahamas/Florida late this week
Per the National Hurricane Center’s 2 a.m. EDT update: 1. A weak area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Windward Islands. Some slow development of this system is possible during the next few days before upper-level winds become … read more
Two low-pressure areas could develop further this week
Two low-pressure areas could develop further this week
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two areas which could develop this week: NHC’s 2 p.m. EDT update shows: 1. A broad area of low pressure and an associated tropical wave are producing showers and thunderstorms several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Some slow development of this system is possible during the … read more
Navarre man fled to Alabama after child molestation confession
Navarre man fled to Alabama after child molestation confession
Loyd Robert Walker, 63, was booked September 4 into Santa Rosa County Jail on a felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a victim under 12 years of age. Walker, who resides at 1854 Eagle Lane in Navarre, is accused of confessing the molestation to his wife before emptying their bank accounts and fleeing … read more
Gail Perry’s ‘Fired Up’ fundraising workshop set for Sept. 26 at PSC
Gail Perry’s ‘Fired Up’ fundraising workshop set for Sept. 26 at PSC
Gail Perry knows how to find money. Little pockets of money here and there. At times, she finds enough money to fill the deepest of pockets. She’s found more than $500 million to date. And you don’t find that much money looking under couch cushions. No, Perry did it by listening, learning and building friendships … read more
Navarre man jailed after shooting pistol while drunk
Navarre man jailed after shooting pistol while drunk
Valdez, Damian Michael, 30, of Navarre was booked September 3 into Santa Rosa County Jail on several charges after he and his soon-to-be former wife had a fight which included gunfire. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on August 3 responded to 2710 Rosemont Drive in Navarre, in reference to a disturbance with a gun. … read more
Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
Scammers spoofing FDLE phone numbers in fraud schemes
FDLE has received reports of some of its phone numbers being spoofed by scammers. These reports span the state, from Pensacola to Palm Beach, with scammers purporting to be FDLE members in order to defraud citizens. Spoofing is when a caller makes it appear as though they are calling from a different number than they … read more
