Local State Attorney moving forward with prosecution of Rice
Local State Attorney moving forward with prosecution of Rice
On Tuesday, State Attorney Bill Eddins announced his intentions for his office to move forward on the prosecution of Mary Rice for the death of Kayla Crocker which occurred in Escambia County. Rice is currently incarcerated in Santa Rosa County Jail on a charge of Accessory after the Fact to First Degree Murder. Rice was … read more
Goff recognized for service
Goff recognized for service
Gulf Breeze Police Officer Beth Goff was recognized at the Tuesday night City of Gulf Breeze City Council meeting as the GBPD Officer of the Year for 2016. Goff was nominated by her peers at the station via the department’s Employee Recognition Committee. Goff became a full time officer with GBPD in September 2014 after … read more
Sheriff’s Office switching up handguns
Sheriff’s Office switching up handguns
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is trading in their outdated firearms for an updated gun currently used by the FBI that could save the agency money over time. The department has already ordered 240 new 9mm Glocks, which cost the department almost $30,000. The agency plans to trade in their old .40-caliber Glocks to … read more
City recognizes fire department heads
City recognizes fire department heads
At the Tuesday Gulf Breeze City Council meeting, City Manager Edwin “Buz” Eddy and Mayor Matt Dannheisser tipped their hats to two individuals who have stepped up to help save the city money. The council personally thanked Gulf Breeze Fire Chief Shane Carmichael and Assistant Fire Chief Scott Kasper for their hard work in helping … read more
Officers to be recognized by Trauma Intervention Program
Officers to be recognized by Trauma Intervention Program
Two Gulf Breeze Police officers will be recognized by the Trauma Intervention Program of Northwest Florida at an upcoming gala for their professionalism and use of compassion while on scene of traumatic events. Sgt. Kerstan Tatro and Officer Tai Nguyen were nominated by TIP volunteers for the honor based on their compassion on scene of … read more
Homeless man jailed following stabbing in Gulf Breeze
Homeless man jailed following stabbing in Gulf Breeze
A homeless Gulf Breeze man was put behind bars at the Santa Rosa County Jail last Sunday after someone alleged the man stabbed them “for no reason”. The suspect, 55-year-old Richard McGee, who denied stabbing the victim, was put behind bars and charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon following the alleged altercation. According … read more
EDITORIAL – Liar, liar, pants on fire
EDITORIAL – Liar, liar, pants on fire
The childish, unprofessional behavior which took place at this week’s Santa Rosa County Commission committee meeting was absolutely shocking — and a disgrace upon the entire Navarre community. Judy Morehead, CEO of the Navarre Beach Chamber, repeatedly called seated Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson a “liar” during a heated exchange over whether or … read more
Navarre businessman starting safe house for human trafficking victims
Navarre businessman starting safe house for human trafficking victims
The stories are sickening and horrifying — young girls chained to beds in a warehouse, fed on the floor, forced to perform sex acts and denied bathroom facilities.
Report: Man allegedly caught “vigorously masturbating” in Winn Dixie parking lot
Report: Man allegedly caught “vigorously masturbating” in Winn Dixie parking lot
A Navarre man was slapped with Indecent Exposure charges on Tuesday after a woman came forward alleging the man pulled up next to her in his car masturbating so vigorously that she thought he was going to “pull his penis off”. The suspect, Ryan Rathmann, 23, of Everglades Drive was arrested nearly a month after … read more
Gaetz pushing Navarre Pass and fee simple title on island
Gaetz pushing Navarre Pass and fee simple title on island
New U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz told Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday morning that he is sponsoring legislation to provide fee simple titles for Santa Rosa Island. It’s a move for islanders have requested for years and one which former Congressman Jeff Miller unsuccessfully attempted. However, previous legislation had been tied to a Department of the … read more
