Hit-and-run suspect arrested
Hit-and-run suspect arrested
A Gulf Breeze man was placed under arrest last Wednesday and charged with felony reckless driving and felony hit-and-run after he rear-ended a Gulf Breeze teenager on July 31, seriously injuring him. Florida Highway patrol arrested the suspect, William Ernest Himes, after receiving a tip regarding the suspect by an unknown individual. Thomas Sutton was … read more
Injured deputy retires
Injured deputy retires
August 19 was the last day on the job for a 10-year veteran of Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office who was injured last year in the line of duty. Deputy Matt Ray’s life changed April 9, 2015 when he was ambushed by an assailant with a sword after responding to a disturbance on Quail Roost Drive … read more
County agrees to grant City of GB Conditional Use Permit
County agrees to grant City of GB Conditional Use Permit
The City of Gulf Breeze will save themselves a little over $22 million thanks to a decision made by Santa Rosa County Commissioners last Thursday. Shortly after South Santa Rosa News went to press last Thursday, county commissioners OK’d granting the city a Conditional Use Permit to expand their wastewater treatment plant on Tiger Point … read more
One last goodbye
One last goodbye
The area lost a beloved World War II hero last week who was credited with helping form the local Pearl Harbor survivor’s chapter. Former Navy Signalman striker Myron Jay Carraway, 94, passed away August 11. Carraway, who had been a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Navarre in recent years during his residency at … read more
How to save over $1,000 a year on Medicare prescription copays
How to save over $1,000 a year on Medicare prescription copays
Medicare prescription copays, premiums, and deductibles can be very expensive, and they can really sting if you are on a fixed income. Choosing the correct Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or Medicare Part D Plan, is the key to saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars that you could be spending somewhere other than the drug … read more
Couple charged with child neglect of 3-week-old
Couple charged with child neglect of 3-week-old
An Okaloosa County couple were slapped with child neglect charges after law enforcement found the duo nearly unresponsive in the Navarre Walmart parking lot while their 3-week-old child sat in a vehicle with a heavily soiled diaper. Nineteen-year-old Allie Fowler and 27-year-old Christopher Fowler, were arrested by Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies after officers determined the … read more
DOH: West Nile Virus confirmed in SRC
DOH: West Nile Virus confirmed in SRC
The Santa Rosa County Department of Health issued an advisory (today) Friday urging residents to take extra precaution in protecting themselves from mosquitoes. The warning came after an increase of mosquito-borne illnesses were confirmed within the county by DOH. “A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed and there is a heightened concern additional residents will become … read more
Deadline possible for retroactive $250 beach lease fee cap
Deadline possible for retroactive $250 beach lease fee cap
Next week Santa Rosa County Commissioners could set a November 1 deadline for 400 beach leaseholders who have yet to amend their leases to take advantage of a retroactive $250 lease fee cap. Commissioners made the $250 cap retroactive to November 1, 2014, but so far only 1,000 of the 1,400 beach leases have been amended. County Attorney Roy Andrews … read more
Rep. Mike Hill under investigation for homestead exemption fraud
Rep. Mike Hill under investigation for homestead exemption fraud
Florida House District 2 Representative Mike Hill is under investigation for homestead exemption fraud. The Escambia County Property Apppraiser Chris Jones’ Office this morning confirmed an “active” investigation is underway following a complaint filed last week. “We have not finished that investigation,” said Jones, who was unable to immediately release his office’s correspondence with Hill … read more
Gulf Power pursues rate increase
Gulf Power pursues rate increase
Gulf Power is taking required steps toward increasing customer prices. In an August 16 press release the utility announced it notified the Florida Public Service Commission that it may seek a hike approval to raise the base rates for electricity. ““As we continue to secure future energy needs for our customers, we have to make … read more
