County grant aims to help businesses with signage and facade improvement
County grant aims to help businesses with signage and facade improvement
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday authorized the Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) Grant aimed to assist businesses with purchasing signage and improving façades. The grant is intended to provide commercial property owners and business owners grants for façade and signage improvements to upgrade the appearance of property, increase property value and stimulate … read more
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in February
Hunter safety internet-completion courses offered in February
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in four counties in February (list follows). Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters, and learn about conservation. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must … read more
Cops seek help locating missing/endangered teen
Cops seek help locating missing/endangered teen
Missing/Endangered Juvenile The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for the following missing/endangered 15-year-old female juvenile: Aerin Marie Waldroup From Milton FL 15 years of age 5’2 tall 120 lbs Brown hair and green eyes We believe Aerin Marie Waldroup is in the custody of: Larry Lewis Powers aka “Marshall Powers” 24 years … read more
Historic military land swap includes new Santa Rosa helicopter site
Historic military land swap includes new Santa Rosa helicopter site
Pictured from the left (front row) is Robert Bender, Escambia County Commissioner, Dist. 4; Alison Rogers, Escambia County attorney; Susan Bird, Naval Facilities Southeast associate counsel; Jeff Bergosh, Escambia County Commissioner District 1; second row: Cooper Saunders, Escambia County program manager; Matt Coughlin, Escambia County Assistant Administrator; Amy Lovoy, Escambia County acting administrator; Ferd Salomon, … read more
Navarre Garden Club Offers Scholarships
Navarre Garden Club Offers Scholarships
The Navarre Garden Club is now accepting applications for scholarships to award students majoring in horticultural/environmental studies. Students applying must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Navarre to be eligible for any of the scholarships. Three scholarships are available: The Betty J Pullum Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship available to a graduating senior from … read more
County animal shelter suspends feline intake due to virus
County animal shelter suspends feline intake due to virus
Effective immediately, the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter is suspending its intake and adoption of cats and kittens for a minimum of two weeks after a cat tested positive for feline panleukopenia (FP). Additionally, the drop boxes located outside the facility are closed until further notice. Persons who are seeking a lost cat should still … read more
Suspect arrested after alleged sexual relationship with 15-year-old babysitter
Suspect arrested after alleged sexual relationship with 15-year-old babysitter
According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect’s photo will not be disclosed due to laws protecting members of the military Alexander Manuel Maraboli, 46, was booked January 23 into Santa Rosa County Jail on a second-degree felony charge of lewd and lascivious behavior involving a minor, following a report to law enforcement that … read more
Police issue Bogus AT&T caller scam alert
Police issue Bogus AT&T caller scam alert
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of a scam that has been reported in our area. The victim recently received a phone call and from a caller who claimed he worked with AT&T. The victim said the suspect said he was calling to inform him of an expected service interruption, which … read more
Okaloosa teacher and two aides charged with aggravated child abuse
Okaloosa teacher and two aides charged with aggravated child abuse
A teacher and two aides at a Fort Walton Beach school for children with disabilities are being charged by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office with aggravated child abuse in connection with incidents which took place between September first and November 14th of 2018. In an unrelated case, an elementary school guidance counselor has an active … read more
Special guest planned for 2019 Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival
Special guest planned for 2019 Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival
The Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society, Inc. will be hosting the 14th Annual Woodstoke Pottery and Kiln Festival on Saturday, Feb. 9th , starting at 9 a.m. This year’s festival features, Masauoshi Shimizu, a master potter from Wakayama, Japan. The event will be held at the Anagama kiln site, 7507 Buckeye Dr. (on the corner of Highway 87 and Buckeye … read more
