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
Navarre woman charged with child neglect
Navarre woman charged with child neglect
A Navarre woman was slapped with Child Neglect charges on Tuesday after she left her young children unattended for an hour while she went to pay rent. The woman, 26-year-old Rachael Staples, was charged with one count of felony Child Neglect after she allegedly left her three children alone in her home back on January … read more
Man charged with sexual assault
Man charged with sexual assault
A Pensacola man was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a minor and forcing the minor to perform sexual acts on him. Some of the alleged acts happened in south Santa Rosa County neighborhoods including Holley-by-the Sea. After getting a statement from the victim, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested 25-year-old Richard James … read more
GB man allegedly took nude photos of woman, sent them to his friends
GB man allegedly took nude photos of woman, sent them to his friends
A Gulf Breeze man was placed behind bars at Santa Rosa County Jail last Wednesday after a woman came forward alleging the man took naked photos of her unknowingly and sent them to his friends via text message. Following their investigation, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the man, 31-year-old John Baird of Quail … read more
Two candidates prefile for District 2 Commission seat
Two candidates prefile for District 2 Commission seat
If current Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Bob Cole decides to seek another term in 2018 he will face off against at least two challengers — Wallis Mahute and Tammy Jo Brown. Both challengers have prefiled for the race and are residents of East Milton. Cole has not yet prefiled for re-election. Cole defeated … read more
Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Schools could shift back to seven-period days
Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick at the January 13 Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast announced his recommendation that district schools revert back to seven periods. The move would add 30 minutes to the day for elementary and high school students during the 2017-2018 school year. Teachers would continue working 7.5-hour days. … read more
53 applicants for new $115K county position
53 applicants for new $115K county position
Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony Gomillion created a firestorm of criticism when he created a new assistant county administrator position for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Before the job opening closed Dec. 2, 53 applications were submitted for the position, which will pay up to $115,000 per year. Gomillion was hired in January 4, 2016 at an … read more
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
New schools eyed for south Santa Rosa
The school district owns roughly 46 acres just west of Edgewood Drive in Navarre (outlined triangular parcel). The site could be the future home of a new school facility, although Wyrosdick said no site determination has yet been made. Santa Rosa County District Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick told attendees at yesterday’s Greater Navarre Area Chamber … read more
GB man arrested for burglary
GB man arrested for burglary
A 29-year-old Gulf Breeze man was arrested for Burglary and four counts of Larceny after he allegedly broke into his own neighbor’s home last month and stole a gun, several pieces of sports memorabilia and a credit card. During a nearly month-long investigation, law enforcement officials were able to positively ID the suspect, Kyle Kochelek, … read more
Navarre residents brag about home burglary, get arrested
Navarre residents brag about home burglary, get arrested
A Navarre High School student who bragged to another student about “robbing” an individual’s home with his 20-year-old brother got his brother arrested for Burglary and Grand Theft after an investigation determined the duo collectively stole over $2,300 worth of items from an area home, including a gun. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s … read more
