Former State Senator Greg Evers dies in vehicle crash
Former State Senator Greg Evers dies in vehicle crash
BREAKING NEWS Former Florida State Senator Greg Evers died in a single-vehicle crash near his home in Baker, a former legislative assistant confirmed. “Ann and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Senator Greg Evers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family,” Florida Governor Rick Scott stated. Sources say Evers truck … read more
FDLE busts Navarre man for graphic child porn images
FDLE busts Navarre man for graphic child porn images
WARNING THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS Zachary Michale Morales, 31, of the 2700 block of Augustus Road in Navarre, was arrested August 18 following a June 15 cyber tipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a child pornography. The uploaded color digital image depicted a completely nude prepubescent female … read more
Dealer in largest Santa Rosa County crystal meth seizure gets 25 years
Dealer in largest Santa Rosa County crystal meth seizure gets 25 years
First Judicial Circuit State Attorney William Eddins announced today that Circuit Judge David Rimmer sentenced Edgardo Xavier Rivera to 25 years state prison after Rivera entered a plea to Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Controlled Substance (5 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Prescription Drugs Without a … read more
Daughter jailed for punching mom
Daughter jailed for punching mom
Law enforcement was dispatched August 22 to the 8900 block Timber Lane in Navarre in reference to a disturbance and ended up booking a Navarre woman for punching her mom in the eye and also trying to hit a cop. Upon arrival the officer reported he could hear two people arguing from inside the house … read more
Grief support group forming in Navarre
Grief support group forming in Navarre
A grief recovery group for those grieving the loss of someone close and needing encouragement during difficult times is forming in Navarre. Griefshare will begin September 11, and the 13-week sessions will include a video seminar featuring leading grief recovery experts, small group discussion and personal study exercises to reinforce session topics. Dr. John McInnis, … read more
Pensacola job numbers up – state unemployment at ten-year low
Pensacola job numbers up – state unemployment at ten-year low
Governor Rick Scott announced August 18 that Florida businesses have created 1,422,700 private sector jobs since 2010. Around 3,100 of those positions came from the Pensacola area over the past year. “Over the last year, more than 3,000 jobs were created for Pensacola families, which is great news. Our commitment to keeping taxes low has … read more
Dolphins outlast Indians in Kickoff Classic
Dolphins outlast Indians in Kickoff Classic
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins Varsity Football Team edged out the Choctawhatchee Indians 7-3 in the 2017 Kickoff Classic. In a game that was slightly delayed by 15 minutes due to lightning the Dolphins came out focused. On the very first play from scrimmage, cornerback Reese Parker secured an interception from Indian quarterback Brady Ooten. This … read more
Help hatchlings home by leaving them alone
Help hatchlings home by leaving them alone
From now through the end of October, sea turtle hatchlings are breaking out of their eggs, digging out of nests and making their way across beaches to begin their lives in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. They usually emerge from their nests at night. “Sea turtle hatchlings are small and appear helpless, so … read more
Signage and landscaping for Hwy. 87 S proposed
Signage and landscaping for Hwy. 87 S proposed
Santa Rosa County Commissioners this morning received a conceptual presentation from an engineering firm tasked with designing a roughly $575,000 landscaping beautification project for the Hwy. 87 S corridor south of Holley. Two new signs and relocation of an existing sign were also proposed as an option for the project. According to Santa Rosa County … read more
Santa Rosa deputies to get free home security equipment
Santa Rosa deputies to get free home security equipment
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has been selected to participate in the State Farm and Canary “Protect the Protector” campaign which will provide the county’s patrol deputies with free home-monitoring systems. “I can’t thank State Farm and Canary enough for their tremendous show of support for all first responders. In today’s environment, this gracious donation … read more
