Navarre Beach Ambassador training June 17
Navarre Beach Ambassador training June 17
Santa Rosa County’s UF/IFAS Extension Office is hosting its second year of the Navarre Beach Ambassadors, in which volunteers will learn more about beach safety, wildlife and habitats. The office is seeking new volunteers who are interested in interacting with the local and visitor communities. “This is a fun opportunity to get out on the … read more
Suspect shoots gun and threatens to kill girlfriend and cops
Suspect shoots gun and threatens to kill girlfriend and cops
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on June 5 responded to Cayo Grande Apartments on Navarre Parkway. While en route dispatch advised a suspect was inside an apartment, waving a gun and threatening to kill his girlfriend and others. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with Chastity Pearson, who said her boyfriend, Quinton Payne, whom she … read more
OWA’s new Mystic Mansion attraction opens Friday
OWA’s new Mystic Mansion attraction opens Friday
The Park at OWA in Foley, Alabama on Friday, June 14 will open its new interactive dark ride “Mystic Mansion.” “Mystic Mansion is truly one-of-a-kind for The Park,” said Kristin Hellmich, OWA’s director of marketing. “We searched long and hard for what would be the next addition to our amusement park, and this particular attraction … read more
Housekeeper accused of scamming elderly couple
Housekeeper accused of scamming elderly couple
A former Shalimar resident is charged with exploiting a partially disabled 75-year-old woman and her terminally ill 80-year-old husband while working as their housekeeper and helper between September 2018 and April 2019. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45-year-old Elissa Pedersen on charges of exploitation of elderly persons between $10,000 and $50,000, fraudulent use of … read more
One-Ring Phone Scam Designed to Entice Pricey Return Calls
One-Ring Phone Scam Designed to Entice Pricey Return Calls
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert to warn Floridians about a new phone scam. The One-Ring Phone Scam is designed to trick targets into making costly international calls. The scam begins with a call and a quick hang-up after one ring. The call is made from an international number, using numbers that … read more
FDLE arrests suspect for cutting catalytic converters off cars in beach communities
FDLE arrests suspect for cutting catalytic converters off cars in beach communities
Following an investigation by FDLE, suspect Titus Ali Bigelow, 27, of Detroit, Michigan was arrested on Friday, May 31 on charges of racketeering. Investigators say Bigelow stole catalytic converters off cars parked in public parking lots in several Florida counties, including Okaloosa County. He was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service at his current … read more
Santa Rosa deputies capture escaped Arkansas inmate
Santa Rosa deputies capture escaped Arkansas inmate
This morning, just after 7:30 am, Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suspicious person in the area of Interstate 10 and the Archie Glover Boat Ramp. Deputies were aware of a recently recovered stolen vehicle in the area from Arkansas. That vehicle was recovered the evening prior by FHP. The … read more
Hill apologizes for response to proposed law to execute gays
Hill apologizes for response to proposed law to execute gays
Florida House District 1 Representative Mike Hill ignited a fury of bipartisan criticism after he laughed when an attendee at the May 23 Women for Responsible Legislation forum asked if he could sponsor legislation to execute gays. At the behest of local and state leaders, Hill issued a June 4 apology. “The recent comments made … read more
Tourism revenues soar higher than ever
Tourism revenues soar higher than ever
Fly The Boat Owner Jeff Bell takes to the skies over Navarre Beach in his amphibious ultralight. Bell offers tours of the coast from 1000 feet above the shoreline, offering spectacular views. It’s just one of many local activities attracting visitors to the area. School is out for summer, and tourism revenues have never soared … read more
Boo battles back to PGA
Boo battles back to PGA
Santa Rosa Native and professional golfer Boo Weekley pictured during the recent 2019 RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina with friend Trey Brock of Milton, ABM senior vice president of education. Professional golfer Boo Weekley, who grew up playing golf at Tanglewood Golf Course in Milton, is battling his way back after successful … read more
