Suspects sought in graffiti vandalism
Suspects sought in graffiti vandalism
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on the night of December 2 received multiple complaints in the Navarre area related to graffiti vandalism on garage doors, cars, boats, trailers, and other personal property. “Since that time, detectives have been working diligently to seek the suspects in this case,” stated SRSO Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy, who said … read more
Attorney faces 15 years for high-speed chase in Navarre
Attorney faces 15 years for high-speed chase in Navarre
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that Terra Neshonda Carroll was convicted by a Santa Rosa County Jury on January 9, 2018 of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer in Agency Vehicle with Lights and Siren Activated and at High Speed and Resisting an Officer without Violence. Circuit Judge John Simon presided over … read more
Semifinalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Semifinalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Christina Andrus, pictured with West Navarre Primary Principal BJ Price, is one of five semifinalists in the running for Santa Rosa County’s Teacher of the Year The Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to April Ballard, S.S. Dixon Intermediate; … read more
Navarre’s First Walmart Neighborhood Market open for business
Navarre’s First Walmart Neighborhood Market open for business
Navarre welcomed its first Walmart Neighborhood Market at 7360 Navarre Parkway, following a January 10 grand opening ribbon-cutting, bringing the convenience of a smaller format to complement the community’s existing Walmart Supercenter. During the grand opening, Walmart presented $8,000 in grants to the Northwest Florida Red Cross, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Navarre High School and … read more
National speaker presents board management workshop in Navarre
National speaker presents board management workshop in Navarre
The Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® today hosted Bob Harris CAE, a nationally recognized speaker on organizational management, for an interactive workshop on best practices for board management. Community leaders, including board members from non-profit organizations such as the Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and Santa Rosa Kids House, attended … read more
Garden Club to celebrate Arbor Day
Garden Club to celebrate Arbor Day
In celebration of Arbor Day on January, 20, the Navarre Garden Club at 10 a.m., Friday, January 19 will plant a tree at the newly opened Navarre Gardens Assisted Living Facility. Additionally, Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners and the Florida Forestry Service are providing native trees in one-gallon pots for distribution as well as information … read more
Governor gears up to present State of the State address tomorrow
Governor gears up to present State of the State address tomorrow
Governor Rick Scott will deliver his annual State of the State address at 11 a.m. tomorrow from the Florida House of Representatives Chamber. Below are excerpts from his speech as prepared for delivery: When I was in business, I would see politicians come and go and always make promises that they would be business-friendly, cut … read more
FHP seeks more troopers
FHP seeks more troopers
In an effort to fill the Highway Patrol vacant positions the Florida Highway Patrol is planning to hold recruitment screenings this week. The Career Fair will assist potential applicants in processing and screening for the application process. We plan on targeting individuals who meet the minimum qualifications set by the Florida Highway Patrol. This initiative … read more
Undercover cops bust men for sexual solicitation of minors over Internet
Undercover cops bust men for sexual solicitation of minors over Internet
A Fort Walton Beach man who traveled to a predetermined location thinking he was going to hook up with a 13-year-old girl January 3 was instead met by an undercover Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Investigator. 23-year old James Youmans of 921 Denton Boulevard had been having computer conversations with an investigator posing as a 13-year … read more
Florida legislators oppose Trump Administration’s “terrible plan” for offshore drilling
Florida legislators oppose Trump Administration’s “terrible plan” for offshore drilling
Florida Governor Rick Scott last Thursday announced his opposition to offshore oil drilling, following media reports that the Trump Administration is expected to announce plans to expand drilling along America’s coastlines. “Based on media reports, it is likely that the Department of the Interior will consider Florida as a potential state for offshore oil drilling … read more
