Deadly stabbing investigation completed by sheriff’s office
Deadly stabbing investigation completed by sheriff’s office
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has closed their investigation regarding the stabbing death of Navarre teen Daniel “Jeb” Bubanas and have submitted their findings to the local State Attorney’s Office to determine if charges can be brought up in the case. The announcement regarding the case closure came on Monday, a little over a … read more
NABOR takes position on law enforcement pay
NABOR takes position on law enforcement pay
Newly installed Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson was asked by Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson to tell county commissioners what is needed to keep and retain sworn law enforcement officers. During Johnson’s respective presentation to the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, he told the commission that a 10-percent increase in pay … read more
Commissioners move for 10% pay hike for deputies
Commissioners move for 10% pay hike for deputies
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson this morning made a successful motion to direct county staff to include a 10-percent pay raise for Santa Rosa County deputies in the fiscal year 2018 budget. The move followed a request by Williamson for newly installed Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson to tell commissioners what his … read more
New Navarre Beach hotel announces leadership ahead of opening
New Navarre Beach hotel announces leadership ahead of opening
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities named the following top members of its leadership team at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre located in Navarre, Florida. Kristin Iversen serves as the General Manager and Angie Lee is the Director of Sales. Kristin Iversen, General Manager Angie Lee, Director of Sales Owned by TTN, Inc., the 161-room, all-suites hotel … read more
The Gentle Giant
The Gentle Giant
If I went around Northwest Florida and asked people to use a phrase to describe Gulf Breeze City Manager Edwin “Buz” Eddy, I think a number of people would say “gentle giant”. At over 6 foot tall, the former basketball star may seem intimidating, but he’s anything but. Don’t take my word for it? Visit … read more
Local schools earn Five Star School Awards
Local schools earn Five Star School Awards
Last week, the Florida Department of Education announced the names of schools in Florida’s Panhandle that have earned the Five Star School Award for the 2015-16 school year. The award is bestowed upon schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, nearly 700 schools … read more
It’s Not Your Grandma’s School – January 20, 2017
It’s Not Your Grandma’s School – January 20, 2017
So, just what is choice? It’s the buzzword bantered about by those who want you to believe they care about your children. And if you don’t agree with their “choice,” then they accuse you of being the one who doesn’t care. Choice is defined as, “the act of deciding between two or more options,” and … read more
Competition Squad takes top spot
Competition Squad takes top spot
The Navarre High School Competition Squad won first place at the Bay High School Competition on Saturday, January 14. They competed against Vernon High and Bozeman High School during the competition.
Gulf Breeze Police Report – January 20, 2017
Gulf Breeze Police Report – January 20, 2017
Gulf Breeze Police stayed busy this past week making numerous drug-related arrests in the city limits. Tuesday, January 10 At the 50 block of U.S. Highway 98, a traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle for DUI and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Tennessee man, William Fletcher, 22, … read more
SRCSO gets new recruit
SRCSO gets new recruit
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy, and he’s not what you’d expect. He doesn’t have handcuffs strapped to his waist, although he does wear some law enforcement gear. The recruit is a Dutch Shepherd named Ziggy. On Tuesday, the recruit officially started his career with the sheriff’s office, where he is … read more
