More than $629,000 Recovered After County Vendor’s Email Compromised
More than $629,000 Recovered After County Vendor’s Email Compromised
In April of this year a vendor for Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners was the victim of a sophisticated business email compromise scam, which resulted in a large payment being diverted to a fraudulent account. Thus far recovery efforts have resulted in over $629,000 being returned to the county. The Milton Police Department … read more
Judge Orders City of Pensacola to Refund Millions of Illegal Franchise Fees
Judge Orders City of Pensacola to Refund Millions of Illegal Franchise Fees
Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Jan Shackelford entered an order mandating the City of Pensacola return to certain customers of the City’s natural gas utility amounts which were improperly charged as “franchise fees” to the customers since Aug. 6, 2011. The amounts which the City is currently obligated by Judge Shackelford’s order to return to … read more
Rep. Joel Rudman Accused of Gun Threat
Rep. Joel Rudman Accused of Gun Threat
July 17, 2024 Florida House District 3 Representative Joel Rudman this morning submitted paperwork, asking to dismiss a court case he filed July 12 against South Santa Rosa News’ Publisher Romi White. Rudman’s request came after evidence emerged yesterday, alleging Rudman made a June 20 gun threat connected to the case. Legal documents allege Rudman … read more
Judge Denies Temporary Injunction Request against Reporter
Judge Denies Temporary Injunction Request against Reporter
Rudman, during the July 11 Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee political forum, denied he made an “obscene gesture” at White. Florida House District 3 Representative Joel Rudman and South Santa Rosa News Publisher Romi White will face off in court on Wednesday, July 24 after the politician sought a temporary injunction against the reporter, … read more
Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks gave money to ActBlue to rally Democratic Voters
Trump Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks gave money to ActBlue to rally Democratic Voters
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, has been identified as the failed assasin of former U.S President Donald J. Trump, the current Republican nominee for President. The shooting took place at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania – roughly 40 miles from Bethel Park. Crooks missed his target, grazing Trump’s ear; however, … read more
Commissioner Opposes November Incorporation Poll, Says Rep. Joel Rudman was “Fully Unprofessional”
Commissioner Opposes November Incorporation Poll, Says Rep. Joel Rudman was “Fully Unprofessional”
Santa Rosa County District 5 Commissioner Colten Wright, during this afternoon’s “Pensacola Right Now” show on Cat Country 98.7’s sister station News Radio 92.3, told host Joe Ford he will not support a non-binding referendum on the proposed incorporation of Navarre on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. Wright said Florida House District 3. Rep. … read more
More Evidence Emerges from Candidate’s Disciplinary Records
More Evidence Emerges from Candidate’s Disciplinary Records
Yesterday South Santa Rosa News shared personnel action forms for Ginger Pace, a candidate for Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court, and Pace’s relative, Tammy Caylor, who was terminated from the office around 10 months ago. A records request revealed that under Pace’s supervision Caylor had been running a side hustle, performing marriage ceremonies while … read more
Santa Rosa INSIDER: Bedlam at Gulf Coast Patriots Political Forum
Santa Rosa INSIDER: Bedlam at Gulf Coast Patriots Political Forum
The Gulf Coast Patriots’ 2024 political forum started off well enough, despite a lack of attendance from multiple incumbents and other candidates. However, after the event, a member of the Santa Rosa County Republican Executive Committee roughly grabbed the hand and phone of another attendee then loudly shouted a profanity, prompting intervention by an off-duty … read more
Milton Man Identified in Fatal Yellowstone Shootout
Milton Man Identified in Fatal Yellowstone Shootout
Park County Sheriff’s Office has released information about a July 4 shootout, identifying the suspect as 28-year-old Samson Fussner of Milton, Florida. Fussner was shot and killed while making threats during an altercation with Yellowstone National Park rangers. Fussner was reported to be armed and dangerous before the shootout, which took place at Canyon Village, … read more
Islanders Want Preserve Navarre to Wait on Incorporation Vote
Islanders Want Preserve Navarre to Wait on Incorporation Vote
There are two groups working on separate Navarre incorporation efforts, and one wants Preserve Navarre to hold off on a vote until more information is available. Anti-incorporation advocates also say it’s premature for a non-binding referendum. “Why can’t they wait,” said Gary Buroker, a former president of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders during today’s Santa Rosa … read more
