Navarre Pass to remain closed for now

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Romi White

  • Navarre Pass to remain closed for now

    Hope that Navarre Pass could be re-opened diminished on Monday when U.S. Senator Bill Nelson issued a press release saying more needs to be done to prevent its reopening. “The Air Force has made it clear that reopening Navarre Pass would interfere with its testing and training missions,” Nelson said. Earlier this year U.S. Congressman … read more

  • Models take future Hurricane Nate east of our area

    Posted on October 4, 2017 by Staff reports

  • Models take future Hurricane Nate east of our area

    Although Tropical Depression 16 is forecast to become Tropical Storm Nate later today or tonight and strengthen into a hurricane soon thereafter, the European modeling maps by Meteorologist Ryan Maue indicate the storm will make landfall east of our area. Residents should continue to monitor the storm. The next advisory is at 1 p.m. CST.

  • Couple with ties to Mexican cartels arrested after drug raid at their Holley home

    Posted on October 4, 2017 by Romi White

  • Couple with ties to Mexican cartels arrested after drug raid at their Holley home

    Miguel and Lucilma Santana, who bought a home in Holley in June, were arrested A multi-year investigation led to the September 29 raid on a Holley couple’s home and the out-of-state arrests of Miguel and Lucilma Santana, who were described by Indiana authorities as “major players” in dealing methamphetamine with ties to Mexican drug cartels. … read more

  • New Tropical Depression forms

    Posted on October 4, 2017 by Staff reports

  • New Tropical Depression forms

    A new tropical depression has formed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea. The first advisory for the Tropical Depression 16 was issued at 10 a.m. CST. by the National Hurricane Center. “The system is forecast to continue strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico and could affect portions of the northern Gulf Coast as a hurricane this … read more

  • Holley-Navarre Fire Fighters to “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy

    Posted on October 3, 2017 by Staff reports

  • Holley-Navarre Fire Fighters to “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy

    During the 2017 MDA Fill the Boot campaign, the dedicated members of the Holley-Navarre Fire District and Professional Fire Fighters Association Local, #4695 took to the Local Wal-Mart to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases live longer and grow stronger. Through October 7th more than $4227.00 was raised to … read more

  • Florida Highway Patrols hosts career fair

    Posted on October 2, 2017 by Staff reports

  • Florida Highway Patrols hosts career fair

    In an effort to fill the Highway Patrol vacant positions we are planning to hold recruitment screenings at the below locations. 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 is … read more

  • Suspected fugitive meth dealer in Houston jail

    Posted on September 30, 2017 by Staff reports

  • Suspected fugitive meth dealer in Houston jail

    UPDATE: Santana was captured and booked yesterday into the City of Houston jail in Texas. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office SWAT, Narcotics Unit and Major Crimes Detectives executed a judge signed search warrant around 6 a.m. at 3286 Hwy 87 in Navarre, shutting down the northbound lane of the road for a brief period … read more

  • Fugitive wanted for fleeing Sheriff nabbed overnight

    Posted on September 29, 2017 by Romi White

  • Fugitive wanted for fleeing Sheriff nabbed overnight

    Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office last night booked wanted fugitive Michael Dakota Austin. ORIGINAL STORY FROM AUGUST 11 Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson this afternoon was traveling northbound on Hwy. 87 S when he initiated a traffic stop for a tag which had been expired for 13 years. But the suspect, Michael Austin, who … read more

  • Raid on suspected meth dealer’s Holley compound

    Posted on September 29, 2017 by Staff reports

  • Raid on suspected meth dealer’s Holley compound

    This morning at 6:00 am, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office SWAT, Narcotics Unit and Major Crimes Detectives executed a judge signed search warrant at 3286 Hwy 87 in Navarre. Sheriff’s Office Investigators were searching for: Miguel P. Santana – Hispanic Male – 53 Years of Age 5’5” tall 250 Lbs. Brown Hair and Eyes. … read more

  • Search warrant shuts down 87 S in Holley

    Posted on September 29, 2017 by Romi White

  • Search warrant shuts down 87 S in Holley

    The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department earlier this morning executed a search warrant in the Holley community on Hwy. 87 S, shutting down the northbound lane of the road for a brief period of time. The warrant was executed at 3280 Hwy. 87 S on a roughly 1.8-acre parcel owned by Miguel and Lucilma Santana. … read more