Man charged with burglarizing vehicle
Man charged with burglarizing vehicle
A Shalimar man and Navarre High School graduate was slapped with two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge last Thursday after he allegedly burglarized a vehicle on Torres Street in Navarre. After conducting their investigation, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Spencer Thuney, and charged him with Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools and … read more
GBES substitute teacher arrested for allegedly molesting students
GBES substitute teacher arrested for allegedly molesting students
The 2016 Santa Rosa Substitute Teacher of the Year has been charged with molestation on several children at Gulf Breeze Elementary School. Richard Mack, 66, of the 100 block of Camelia Street was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with three counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on a Victim Under the Age of 12 and … read more
Eddy recommends Abell as his replacement
Eddy recommends Abell as his replacement
When Gulf Breeze’s Deputy City Manager Samantha Abell came aboard with the city last August, she came at a time when current City Manager Edwin “Buz” Eddy was looking to hang up his hat. Eddy made the announcement regarding his retirement, effective May 1, back in January to city council and at Wednesday’s Executive Committee … read more
Person of interest sought in double homicide
Person of interest sought in double homicide
Double Homicide Investigation The Santa Rosa County Sheriffs’ Office and the US Marshals are currently looking for the following individual who is considered a person of interest in the double homicide which occurred in Milton FL on 1-31-17. William “Billy” Eugene Boyette, JR White Male 44 years of age 5’10 220 lbs Grey/Black hair Boyette … read more
Bear attacks dog and injures man in west Navarre area
Bear attacks dog and injures man in west Navarre area
UPDATE: Around 2 p.m. C.S.T., the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a press release which stated: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is responding to the scene where last night a bear injured a man and his dog in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County. A man let his dog out into … read more
Longtime residents remember Jaws 2 filming
Longtime residents remember Jaws 2 filming
Long-time locals remember the filming of Jaws 2 at Navarre Beach in the fall of 1977. And some, including students at then Holley-Navarre Elementary and Gulf Breeze High School, were extras in the blockbuster sequel to Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic horror film about a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers. Three mechanical sharks, including the one … read more
Gaetz to recognize Navarre High NJROTC
Gaetz to recognize Navarre High NJROTC
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Orienteers with the Navarre High School NJROTC program will receive a round of applause from Congressman Matt Gaetz for their recent accomplishments. Nathen Nelson will be on hand that day to present the Orienteers with letters signed by Gaetz recognizing their hard work in recent months. The presentation will start at … read more
Navarre Garden Club Arbor Day planting pays tribute to local legend
Navarre Garden Club Arbor Day planting pays tribute to local legend
The Navarre Garden Club held a special Arbor Day ceremony at the Holley Ball Park on Friday, Jan. 20 to pay tribute to a much loved Navarre resident who recently passed away. The group invited County Commissioner Rob Williamson to help plant the tree and the group dedicated the tree in memory of Shirley Lee … read more
Navarre man charged with stealing horse saddle
Navarre man charged with stealing horse saddle
A Navarre man was charged with Burglary and Grand Theft after a resident came forward alleging the man stole his $2,000 horse saddle to help fund his “substance abuse problem”. Following their investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended the suspect, Gerald Clark, 28, and placed him behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail. According … read more
Event to raise funds for police K-9
Event to raise funds for police K-9
During the week of February 27, some of the best police K-9’s in America will travel to Navarre to participate in the United States Police Canine Association National Detector Dog Trials. The highly sought after competition will put those K-9’s to the test and also help the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office raise funds for … read more
