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
Navarre man charged with battery on wife
Navarre man charged with battery on wife
A Navarre man was put behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail after his wife alleged he hit her several times during an argument that occurred earlier this month. The suspect, Rashad Follins, 28, was later arrested on those allegations and charged with Battery and Obstructing Justice. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office … read more
Argument over money,tattoo equipment turns violent
Argument over money,tattoo equipment turns violent
A Navarre woman was arrested and charged with Battery on her live-in boyfriend after the two allegedly got into an argument over money and tattoo equipment. The suspect, 35-year-old Cheryl-Lynn Duval openly admitted to a Santa Rosa County deputy who responded to the incident that a verbal argument escalated over the equipment and money and … read more
New athletic fields could come to East Bay Blvd.
New athletic fields could come to East Bay Blvd.
A roughly 11-acre parcel adjacent to the Holley naval outlying field located on East Bay Boulevard could be used to develop new athletic fields. Ongoing construction of a solar array at the field has prompted a land development code amendment to remove the military airport overlay zone surrounding the field. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman … read more
Deadly stabbing investigation completed by sheriff’s office
Deadly stabbing investigation completed by sheriff’s office
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has closed their investigation regarding the stabbing death of Navarre teen Daniel “Jeb” Bubanas and have submitted their findings to the local State Attorney’s Office to determine if charges can be brought up in the case. The announcement regarding the case closure came on Monday, a little over a … read more
NABOR takes position on law enforcement pay
NABOR takes position on law enforcement pay
Newly installed Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson was asked by Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson to tell county commissioners what is needed to keep and retain sworn law enforcement officers. During Johnson’s respective presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, he told the commission that a 10-percent increase in pay … read more
Commissioners move for 10% pay hike for deputies
Commissioners move for 10% pay hike for deputies
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson this morning made a successful motion to direct county staff to include a 10-percent pay raise for Santa Rosa County deputies in the fiscal year 2018 budget. The move followed a request by Williamson for newly installed Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson to tell commissioners what his … read more
New Navarre Beach hotel announces leadership ahead of opening
New Navarre Beach hotel announces leadership ahead of opening
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities named the following top members of its leadership team at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre located in Navarre, Florida. Kristin Iversen serves as the General Manager and Angie Lee is the Director of Sales. Kristin Iversen, General Manager Angie Lee, Director of Sales Owned by TTN, Inc., the 161-room, all-suites hotel … read more
The Gentle Giant
The Gentle Giant
If I went around Northwest Florida and asked people to use a phrase to describe Gulf Breeze City Manager Edwin “Buz” Eddy, I think a number of people would say “gentle giant”. At over 6 foot tall, the former basketball star may seem intimidating, but he’s anything but. Don’t take my word for it? Visit … read more
