Dozens of Flea Market Vendors Headed to New Site on U.S. 98
Dozens of Flea Market Vendors Headed to New Site on U.S. 98
Around 27 vendors so far have plans to relocate roughly 3.7 miles west into the former Iron Gargoyle Antique Mall, following yesterday’s closure of Gulf Breeze Flea Market. Gulf Breeze Flea Market had been a U.S. 98 landmark for about 28 years. Mick Truitt, a longtime vendor at the former Gulf Breeze Flea Market, has … read more
Milton Man Faces Two Life Sentences for Capital Sexual Battery on a Child
Milton Man Faces Two Life Sentences for Capital Sexual Battery on a Child
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announces that on October 20, 2021, Dean Bruno Lainhart was convicted by a jury in Santa Rosa County, Florida, of two counts of Capital Sexual Battery Upon a Person less than 12 years of age, defendant over 18 years of age; Sexual Battery While in a Position of Familial or … read more
More Arrests Expected in Local Prostitution Investigation
More Arrests Expected in Local Prostitution Investigation
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson on Monday announced one arrest has been made so far in an ongoing prostitution investigation, taking place in South Santa Rosa County. Johnson said wired undercover cops were offered “happy endings” for paying extra at four local massage parlors. Subsequently, search warrants related to the ongoing investigation were executed … read more
Midway Water Sampling Homes in Red Zone
Midway Water Sampling Homes in Red Zone
Midway Water System General Manager Brenda Agricola has announced the utility will be taking water samples from inside homes today. She’s also provided a list of allowable and disallowable reimbursements and announced the utility is now able to resume repairs through two plumbing contractors. “We need to get as many homes possible done in the … read more
Eagles neutralize Raiders, 31-9
Eagles neutralize Raiders, 31-9
Raider linebacker Christian Caballero pursues Niceville’s Azareye’h Thomas. (Photo by Stuart Camp) Niceville’s two first-quarter touchdowns turned out to be enough Friday night to turn away the Navarre Raiders, 31-9. Albeit, for one brief moment early in the third quarter, Navarre appeared to take a 15-14 lead on a muffed punt by the Eagles returner. … read more
Raw Sewage Taints Water Supply in Soundside Drive Area
Raw Sewage Taints Water Supply in Soundside Drive Area
The boil notice was issued for all Midway residents between 4115 Soundside Drive and 5012 Soundside Drive, including Natures Cove and The Waters subdivisions and all adjacent streets. Submitted graphic. It’s been a nightmare scenario for certain Midway residents who remain under a boil water notice after a residential grinder pump had been incorrectly installed … read more
Man Deemed Sexually Violent Predator
Man Deemed Sexually Violent Predator
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announces that on October 20, 2021, an Escambia County jury determined Curtis Donell Dale, Jr. is a sexually violent predator under Florida’s Jimmy Ryce Law. This case was tried before the Honorable Gary Bergosh. The jury’s finding means Dale will be indefinitely confined in the Florida Civil Commitment Center, a … read more
Santa Rosa Correctional Inmate Sentenced to Life in Death of Cellmate
Santa Rosa Correctional Inmate Sentenced to Life in Death of Cellmate
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announces that on October 19, 2021, a Santa Rosa County jury convicted Jimmy Ray Carruthers of Second Degree Murder. Circuit Court Judge Darlene Dickey immediately sentenced Jimmy Carruthers to a mandatory life sentence in the Department of Corrections. This charge originates from the July 1, 2019, murder of David Kever. … read more
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell
General Colin Powell passed away Sunday at 84 years of age. Powell was an American patriot who spent over 35 years serving in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Four-Star General. He was our nation’s first black Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and National Security Advisor. He … read more
DeSantis Says He Stands Against Biden Administration’s Attempt to Silence Free Speech through Intimidation
DeSantis Says He Stands Against Biden Administration’s Attempt to Silence Free Speech through Intimidation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by parents who were targeted in a recent memo from Attorney General Merrick Garland that attempted to silence parents who speak out to protect their children. The memo was issued following a letter from the National School Board Association to President Biden, which likened parents who oppose the masking of … read more
