Fourth candidate prefiles in Sheriff’s race
Fourth candidate prefiles in Sheriff’s race
Henry “Hank” Shirah, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police for Pensacola State College, has prefiled as a candidate for Santa Rosa County Sheriff. Sheriff Wendell Hall announced he will not seek re-election, and Shirah is the fourth candidate to sign up for the race. Hall has endorsed Major Bob Johnson, a 22-year veteran of the … read more
Commissioner Cole missed Oct. 2 court hearing
Commissioner Cole missed Oct. 2 court hearing
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole did not show up for his Oct. 2 mandatory court hearing related to a Sunshine Law violation charge. Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille reports Cole called the court to advise he would be unable to make the appearance before County Judge Jose Giraud. The non-criminal violation charge was filed … read more
City hosting public hearing on utility increase
City hosting public hearing on utility increase
The City of Gulf Breeze is expected to hold a Public Hearing on an increase in water and sewer rates and a 3 percent surcharge for South Santa Rosa Utility customers at their Monday City Council meeting. After the hearing, the City council could implement the utility bill increase and make it effective as soon … read more
Motorist takes out Navarre Dog park fence
Motorist takes out Navarre Dog park fence
UPDATE – Oct. 2: The fence has been repaired. An unidentified motorist took out the dog park fence located on High School Boulevard in Navarre Sunday night, and the county is waiting to find out further details about the incident. A county worker was spotted at the large dog park Monday morning assessing the damage … read more
Drunk driver strikes GB digital sign – again
Drunk driver strikes GB digital sign – again
A motorist, who admitted to drinking alcohol, was to blame for knocking out the City of Gulf Breeze digital reader board early Monday morning. This was the second time in a little over two years that a person driving under the influence took out the sign. Back in April 2013, a drunk Gulf Breeze driver … read more
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Talented local photographer John Starrett captured this stunning sunset yesterday at Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Like his page Jonmonfish Imagery on Facebook!
Stormwaters flood area roadways
Stormwaters flood area roadways
Santa Rosa County remains under a flash flood warning until 7:15 p.m., but local roadways are already overflowing with stormwater. Flooded ditches along East Bay Boulevard/Hwy. 399 are causing rainwater to spill over onto road ways in the vicinity of Grand Bay Estates Subdivision and between Edgewood Drive and Bergren Road. Avenida de Sol was closed overnight … read more
Fall festivals galore on Beaches to Woodlands Tour!
Fall festivals galore on Beaches to Woodlands Tour!
The 12th annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour Schedule is packed with family friendly events, including several fun-filled activities this weekend. “Traditionally the tour has been held ‘weekends in October’ but some of our big agritourism events always spread from late September into early November,” said Karen Harrell, the tour’s coordinator for the past seven years. … read more
Cops nab Centennial Bank robber
Cops nab Centennial Bank robber
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested who they believe robbed the Centennial Bank in Navarre back in April of this year. Law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Joel Beauchemin, of Birmingham Drive in Navarre after obtaining a tip and DNA evidence from the crime scene that matched Beauchemin’s DNA. The Sheriff’s Office made the … read more
Okaloosa Sheriff’s office releases “Officer Down” 9-1-1 call
Okaloosa Sheriff’s office releases “Officer Down” 9-1-1 call
In response to multiple media requests, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has released the audio file recording of the 9-1-1 call in connection to the fatal shooting of OCSO Dep. Bill Myer on September 22, 2015 in Shalimar. The identity of the caller is protected under Florida Public Records law and has been redacted from … read more
