Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton Counties Selected to Start New Recruitment Program for Veterans to Teach
Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton Counties Selected to Start New Recruitment Program for Veterans to Teach
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, during a press conference Tuesday at Fort Walton Beach High School, announced 114 schools in 10 counties across the state will be designated as Florida’s first class of Purple Star campuses in recognition of their support for the children of military families. Fort Walton Beach High School, located in Okaloosa … read more
$10M Secured for Plan to Increase Reuse and End Effluent Discharge into Santa Rosa Sound
$10M Secured for Plan to Increase Reuse and End Effluent Discharge into Santa Rosa Sound
Currently around 1,200 taps on Santa Rosa Island are connected to the Navarre Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant, which discharges 200,000-600,000 gallons of treated effluent into Santa Rosa Sound each day. The money will help fund a plan which includes permanently ending that discharge into the Sound. (File photo). Santa Rosa County on November 10 hosted … read more
Raiders fall to Creekside in Regional Playoffs
Raiders fall to Creekside in Regional Playoffs
Eddie Love Jr. cruises into the end zone for the Raiders’ third touchdown in the second quarter against Creekside. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Creekside withstood a second-quarter rally by the Navarre Raiders and pulled away to a definitive 47-20 win in the first round of the class 4S regional playoffs. The Raiders, who finish this … read more
Navarre Dad Released from Jail After Shooting Former Convict with Long Theft History and Active Warrant
Navarre Dad Released from Jail After Shooting Former Convict with Long Theft History and Active Warrant
A Navarre veteran, known to the community as an advocate for incorporation, was released Thursday after being jailed for shooting a suspect who had trespassed around 2 a.m. onto property he owns adjacent to his home, where his wife and two children were asleep at the time. Josh Huston, 47, was booked November 7 into … read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to Celebrate its 33rd Birthday with a Legal Graffiti Party at Zarzaur Law, P.A.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida to Celebrate its 33rd Birthday with a Legal Graffiti Party at Zarzaur Law, P.A.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is celebrating its 33rd birthday with a big celebration at Gallery Night Pensacola. “We are excited to announce Zarzaur Law, P.A.’s Legal Graffiti will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida,” said CEO Paula Shell. The celebration will take place from 5-9 p.m., Friday, November 18 near … read more
Nearly 75,000 Santa Rosa Voters Send Clear Signal
Nearly 75,000 Santa Rosa Voters Send Clear Signal
Santa Rosa County voters stood in long lines yesterday to cast their vote in the 2022 midterms. Records show that 74,918 votes were counted, which is a 51.37% turnout for the 146,327 active registered voters, including 24,477 Democrat, 86,594 Republican and 35,253 other. By comparison, 76,206 Santa Rosa County voters cast a ballot during the … read more
Navarre Incorporation Advocate Jailed for Attempted Murder Homicide Count
Navarre Incorporation Advocate Jailed for Attempted Murder Homicide Count
11:30 AM UPDATE: Per SRSO, there is not a mistake in their Jail View post, which lists the charge as a 782.04.2 homicide count. Per Huston’s arrest report, he is charged with a violation of Florida State Statute 782.04.2 “Murder in the second degree (Attempted).” Second-degree attempted murder is a first-degree felony charge. Joshua Richard … read more
Dolphins miss playoffs after 14-7 loss
Dolphins miss playoffs after 14-7 loss
Troy Coughlin capped his senior year with his ninth 100-yard game rushing. He also caught the lone Dolphin touchdown in the 14-7 loss to West Florida. (File photo by Stuart Camp) A low-scoring affair put a period at the end of the Gulf Breeze Dolphins’ 2022 season. They dropped a 14-7 decision to the West … read more
Make-A-Wish Brings East Milton Boy’s Dream to Life
Make-A-Wish Brings East Milton Boy’s Dream to Life
Six-year-old Jeremy Ridgley of East Milton dreamed of a “kids cave” outdoor playhouse, which he could have decorated for Christmas all year long, and Make-A-Wish Foundation brought his dream to life last Friday. Jeremy suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects his lungs, pancreas, and other organs. He’s done breathing treatments and taken … read more
Milton Man Wins $1 Million Prize with Scratch-off Ticket
Milton Man Wins $1 Million Prize with Scratch-off Ticket
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) this morning announced that Marcus Carson, 36, of Milton, claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.00. Carson purchased his winning ticket from Quick Stop, located at 4131 Cherry Street in Panama City. The retailer will … read more
