Suspect hits K9 during apprehension
Suspect hits K9 during apprehension
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies on January 31 responded to a victim who reported being battered and strangled until unconscious by her live in boyfriend, George R. Roidl. The victim attested that to get away from Roidl she ran to a neighbor’s house which is located across from her residence in the 1900 block of … read more
Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus
Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus
An investigation by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers led to the recovery of a loaded handgun hidden on an AMI Kids school bus in Fort Walton Beach this afternoon. A Snapchat video was sent to an SRO in Crestview depicting what appeared to be a student brandishing a firearm on a bus. An … read more
Santa Rosa man faces 15 years for molestation
Santa Rosa man faces 15 years for molestation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on Thursday, February 1, 2018, a Santa Rosa County Jury found Randy Roberto Bess, age 34 of Pace, Florida, guilty of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation. Bess committed the crime in July 2015 at his home by touching the victim’s private area underneath her clothes. Bess later admitted to a friend … read more
More than 1,500 students absent in wake of shooting threat
More than 1,500 students absent in wake of shooting threat
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy participated in multiple interviews from news outlets at Holley-Navarre Middle School on Friday. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint February 1 related to a threatening message shared over social media. The message, from an unknown source, indicated the threat of a school shooting … read more
Sheriff adds back middle school resource officers
Sheriff adds back middle school resource officers
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson has made good on a couple of campaign promises he made during his 2016 bid to become top cop. Johnson has started hiring resource officers for middle schools and recently began upgrading the agency’s outdated patrol unit fleet. “It really feels good to start delivering on my campaign promises,” … read more
Local grad a real life “12 Strong” horse soldier
Local grad a real life “12 Strong” horse soldier
Former 5th Special Forces Group Weapons Sergeant First Class Michael Fouse (USA, Ret), a graduate of Milton High School, pictured with Afghani soldiers at the onset of Operation Enduring Freedom. Shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, elite U.S. Special Forces were dispatched to Northern Afghanistan to aid soldiers fighting the Taliban. Those Green Berets had … read more
Public input sought for District 4 Master Plan
Public input sought for District 4 Master Plan
Navarre residents are encouraged to attend a February 20 Open House aimed to gather public input on the District 4 Master Plan. “Navarre and our county have needed a plan to help guide our growth for far too long,” said District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson. “It is exciting to be a small part of … read more
NWFL Senators Oppose Move to Eastern Time Zone
NWFL Senators Oppose Move to Eastern Time Zone
Senator Doug Broxson (R-Pensacola), Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), and Senator Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee) expressed serious concerns to the proposed legislation by Senator Greg Steube (SB 858) that would move every county in Florida to the Eastern Time Zone. Senator Broxson stated, “Senator Gainer, Senator Montford, and myself represent people who live and work in … read more
Garden Club to accept scholarship applications
Garden Club to accept scholarship applications
The Navarre Garden Club is now accepting applications for two scholarships being offered to students majoring in horticulture and/or environmental studies. The Navarre Garden Club Betty J Pullum Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship which will go to a senior graduating from Navarre High School. Applications for this scholarship, and criteria are available in the High … read more
Navarre graffiti suspect facing additional charges
Navarre graffiti suspect facing additional charges
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office yesterday arrested 19-year old Kaitlin Skrivanie in connection with an August 5, 2017 home invasion robbery in Shalimar. Skrivanie had also been wanted by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for six criminal mischief charges related to December 2 graffiti vandalism in Navarre. Investigators say Skrivanie helped plan and orchestrate the … read more
