Pair passed out at gas pump with child inside truck
Pair passed out at gas pump with child inside truck
Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office found a man and woman passed out in a truck at a gas pump in Crestview last night, while a three year old child had syringes, methamphetamine, and Oxycodone within easy reach. 23-year old Amanda Hatton of Holt and 31-year old Jared Smith of Baker are charged with … read more
Incumbents dominate local campaign money races
Incumbents dominate local campaign money races
Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Bob Cole didn’t pre-file for re-election until December 13, but since then he has raised more money than all three of his challengers combined. District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson also maintains more than a $64,000 lead over his sole opponent. Cole is facing two Republican challengers, Tammy Jo Brown … read more
This week’s Adopt-a-Paw is Dave
This week’s Adopt-a-Paw is Dave
This is Dave! Little Dave found his way to the Rescued Rescuers Dachshund Rescue earlier this year. He was in a lot of pain, and had obviously suffered a traumatic injury — most probably being hit by a car. It was determined that his spinal cord was severed at the base of his tail, and … read more
Panhandle Butterfly House open house for new volunteers
Panhandle Butterfly House open house for new volunteers
The Panhandle Butterfly House will have an open house Sat., Mar. 24, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for potential volunteers to explore different opportunities to serve in areas such as docents, tour guides, gardeners and marketeers. No experience is required. New volunteers will be paired with seasoned volunteers. Docents and tour guides will receive specialized … read more
Lt. General Brad Webb will speak at Military Appreciation Breakfast
Lt. General Brad Webb will speak at Military Appreciation Breakfast
Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council Chairman Tony Hughes during this morning’s chamber breakfast announced that Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command Lt. General Brad Webb will be the featured speaker at a May 10 Military Appreciation Breakfast the chamber is co-hosting with the Navarre Area Board of Realtors. The event … read more
Navarre High senior appointed to West Point
Navarre High senior appointed to West Point
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz announced today that Xavier Allen, 18, a senior at Navarre High School, has been selected for an appointment to The United States Military Academy Prep School at West Point. Xavier Allen’s parents, Willie and Shuana Allen both served in the United States Air Force. Xavier’s parent’s service to country motivated his … read more
Legislators approve massive $400 million school safety act
Legislators approve massive $400 million school safety act
The Florida Senate on Monday passed Senate Bill 7026, The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, and the Florida House today approved the measure, which will move forward to Florida Governor Rick Scott, who is expected to sign it into law. The legislation addresses firearm and school safety, and mental health resources issues … read more
Raider basketball coach decides to leaves education field
Raider basketball coach decides to leaves education field
Navarre High School Basketball Coach Taf Bentley has decided to leave the field of education to pursue a different career. “He has voluntarily resigned his teaching and coaching position at Navarre High School for employment outside of education,” Principal Brian Noack told South Santa Rosa News on Wednesday. Bentley was cleared following an investigation into … read more
Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
Crash leaves 60,000 pounds of beer along Interstate 10
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a tractor-trailer which was traveling west on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County overturned, throwing an estimated 60,000 pounds of Busch beer along the roadside. The driver of vehicle, Michael Nolan Powell, 44, of Simpsonville, South Carolina was reported to have minor injuries from the incident. According to FHP, Powell … read more
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
Nighttime Lane Closure on State Road 87
The northbound, outside lane on State Road 87, south of Laredo Street, in Navarre will be closed from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 as crews remove and replace sidewalk and curb. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. … read more
