Gulf Breeze woman charged with sexual assault
Gulf Breeze woman charged with sexual assault
A Gulf Breeze woman was slapped with a felony Sexual Assault charge after someone came forward alleging that their 16-year-old son was forced to have sex with the suspect last August in a Porta Potty somewhere in the south end of Santa Rosa County. After the nearly 4-month long investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies … read more
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
PHOTO: “Mama Shirley” pictured with Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Alexander, one of her many adopted sons. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson has taken the first procedural step toward adding the late Shirley Lee Brown’s name to the portion of U.S. 98 previously designated the Warren E. “Charlie” Brown Memorial Highway … read more
New year, new leadership
New year, new leadership
Major political shifts took place in 2016 at not only the national level with Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump’s surprise victory, but also at the local and state levels. After U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller announced his plan not to seek re-election, former Florida Senator Greg Evers left his office to face off against Florida … read more
Musch family praised by peers
Musch family praised by peers
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors on December 7 hosted its 2016 Awards Banquet, and the Eric J Musch family of Navarre took away several top honors. Eric J Musch, owner/broker of Equity & Trust Realty, was presented the 2016 Community Service Award, which is given to a realtor who impacts multiple community organizations in … read more
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
To say Shirley Brown was a special person would be an understatement. The community is reacting with great sadness to the loss of this kind-hearted woman who became the ambassador for the community, always greeting people with a bright smile and warm hug. Elected officials such as Wendell Hall and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz called her … read more
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced today that there have been no arrests in connection with a stabbing incident which took place Dec. 9, leaving 18-year-old Daniel “Jeb” Bubanas of Navarre dead and sending a second Navarre male to the hospital. The second victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was released from the hospital … read more
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Members of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation are hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17 to hear presentations from local governments and citizens. Senator Doug Broxson’s office sent out a press release Dec. 20 announcing the hearing, “Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals … read more
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Massive Mako landed off Navarre Beach
Photos courtesy Jon Becker Team True Blue, a local sharkfishing group, has done it again. Yesterday Joe Rupiper Jr, a snowbird who stays at Summerwind Condos, reeled in a 10-foot Mako off Navarre Beach. Rupiper had guidance from land-based shark world record holder Earnie Polk, who leads the team of fishermen.
Stabbing update
Stabbing update
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office confirms one person died as a result of a stabbing incident which occurred when a fight ensued during a “large gathering” of people last night just west of Navarre in the vicinity of Bergren Road and U.S. 98. A second victim was transported to an area hospital. SRSO Spokesman Sgt. … read more
Individual stabbed to death in Navarre
Individual stabbed to death in Navarre
An unidentified individual was stabbed to death in a wooded area near River Birch Road in Navarre late Friday night and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the incident. According to Sgt. Rich Aloy with the SRSO, at 10:45 pm on Friday, deputies responded to the wooded area after info was received that a stabbing … read more
