Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick at the January 13 Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast announced his recommendation that district schools revert back to seven periods. The move would add 30 minutes to the day for elementary and high school students during the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers would continue working 7.5-hour days. … read more
53 applicants for new $115K county position
53 applicants for new $115K county position
Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony Gomillion created a firestorm of criticism when he created a new assistant county administrator position for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Before the job opening closed Dec. 2, 53 applications were submitted for the position, which will pay up to $115,000 per year. Gomillion was hired in January 4, 2016 at an … read more
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
The school district owns roughly 46 acres just west of Edgewood Drive in Navarre (outlined triangular parcel). The site could be the future home of a new school facility, although Wyrosdick said no site determination has yet been made. Santa Rosa County District Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick told attendees at yesterday’s Greater Navarre Area Chamber … read more
GB man arrested for burglary
GB man arrested for burglary
A 29-year-old Gulf Breeze man was arrested for Burglary and four counts of Larceny after he allegedly broke into his own neighbor’s home last month and stole a gun, several pieces of sports memorabilia and a credit card. During a nearly month-long investigation, law enforcement officials were able to positively ID the suspect, Kyle Kochelek, … read more
Navarre residents brag about home burglary, get arrested
Navarre residents brag about home burglary, get arrested
A Navarre High School student who bragged to another student about “robbing” an individual’s home with his 20-year-old brother got his brother arrested for Burglary and Grand Theft after an investigation determined the duo collectively stole over $2,300 worth of items from an area home, including a gun. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s … read more
GBPD, SRSO apprehend burglar in GB Proper
GBPD, SRSO apprehend burglar in GB Proper
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit assisted Gulf Breeze Police in capturing a home burglar who broke into a residence in Gulf Breeze Proper on Monday. At around 3:30 p.m. that day, GBPD was dispatched to a location on Navarre Street in reference to a residential burglary in process. The caller advised dispatch … read more
Gulf Breeze man allegedly punches girlfriend
Gulf Breeze man allegedly punches girlfriend
A Gulf Breeze man was arrested late last Tuesday night and charged with Battery after his girlfriend called 9-1-1 to report that he had punched her in the nose during an argument. Dispatch advised Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies that the victim called 9-1-1 and told the dispatcher that her boyfriend “jumped on her and … read more
GBPD warns residents of scam
GBPD warns residents of scam
Gulf Breeze Police is warning residents of an ongoing scam regarding a fee for local middle school students. The message, which has numerous grammatical errors, has been sent around to local residents. The message states that students enrolled in the “santarosa middle school system” have to pay $100 per semester as part of a usage … read more
Woman arrested for battery on boyfriend
Woman arrested for battery on boyfriend
A 20-year-old Navarre woman was slapped with a misdemeanor Battery charge after a man claimed the woman hit him in his chest. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies eventually apprehended the woman, Savannah Martin, and placed her behind bars in Santa Rosa County Jail. According to the SRCSO arrest report, a deputy was dispatched to a … read more
Man charged with battery on girlfriend
Man charged with battery on girlfriend
A Navarre man was put behind bars in Santa Rosa County Jail last Thursday after his girlfriend alleged he broke her phone and hurt her finger in the midst of an argument. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, 33-year-old Rainer Hendler was arrested following the investigation and charged with misdemeanor Battery, … read more
