Man sought for sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age
Man sought for sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age
Milton Police Chief Tony Tindell announced today that Jason Howard Shirley has an active, no bond warrant for Sexual Battery (offender over 18 victim under 12) and Lewd and Lascivious behavior (offender over 18 victim under 12). The suspect was living in the residence of the victim at the time the incidents occurred. He has worked … read more
No increased organization in low-pressure system
No increased organization in low-pressure system
The National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory hows that a low-pressure system has not shown signs of increased organization during the past 24 hours. However, Governor Rick Scott is urging Floridians to monitor the storm. The 3:45 p.m. EDT update from NHC reduced the chance of formation over the next five days from 40 down to … read more
Free May 22 presentation about opiates and drug use
Free May 22 presentation about opiates and drug use
A community discussion on opiates and the drug use will take place May 22 in Navarre. The presentation is free and open to the public. “This is an opportunity for your readers to ask question and receive information on what is happening in their community. Substance abuse does not discriminate and everyone can be effected,” … read more
Cops nab suspect for vehicle burglaries
Cops nab suspect for vehicle burglaries
A Texas man has been arrested in connection to several May 7 vehicle burglaries at Fairpointe Apartments in Gulf Breeze. Armando Pena, 23 of Cedar Hill, Texas, was booked into Santa Rosa County Jail May 10 for fraud – illegal use of credit cards, two third-degree felony counts of burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, one … read more
Local Baccalaureate programs set for May 24
Local Baccalaureate programs set for May 24
Baccalaureate programs for Navarre and Gulf Breeze High School will take place May 24. The Navarre High School Baccalaureate is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Navarre Conference Center, located at 8700 Navarre Parkway. Organizers say seniors need to arrive at 5:30 p.m. in their cap and gown. Gulf Breeze High School’s Baccalaureate will take … read more
Tropical rains could arrive tomorrow
Tropical rains could arrive tomorrow
Satellite image by GOES16 Okaloosa County Emergency Management and the National Weather service station in Mobile are monitoring a weak low-pressure system in the eastern Gulf of Mexico which appears to be moving toward the north central Gulf and may arrive in our area as early as Tuesday. According to Okaloosa County Public Information Officer … read more
Tropical rainfall predicted for Panhandle
Tropical rainfall predicted for Panhandle
Graphic by weather.us Ahead of the June 1 start of hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center predicts that a developing system has a 40-percent chance of developments over the next five days and is expected to bring much-needed rain to the Florida Panhandle. Forecaster Ryan Maue with weather.us says up to 9 inches of rain … read more
Two Romanians Charged with Installing Skimmers on ATMS
Two Romanians Charged with Installing Skimmers on ATMS
Excellent work by security employees at Eglin Federal Credit Union and an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy led to the capture of two Romanians believed to be traveling state to state installing skimming devices on ATM machines. The devices capture card numbers and pins from debit and credit cards and are typically sold on the … read more
Complaints to be discussed during May 15 utility board meeting
Complaints to be discussed during May 15 utility board meeting
Three complaints will be discussed during the May 15 Holley-Navarre System board of directors. Following are the three complaints in their entirety. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and takes place at the HNWS board room, located at 8574 Turkey Bluff Road. COMPLAINT ONE I, Doug Larson, as Secretary for HNWS Inc. due forth bring … read more
Gaetz secures $41.9M for Test Range Enhancements
Gaetz secures $41.9M for Test Range Enhancements
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) today applauded the U.S. House Armed Services Committee for completing the mark-up of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) early Thursday morning. During the mark-up, Rep. Gaetz secured numerous provisions including an amendment for SPACE-A travel benefits for veterans with service-related disabilities, and a $41.9 million increase in funding to … read more
