Report: Woman stabs mother during argument over collard greens
Report: Woman stabs mother during argument over collard greens
A Navarre woman was slapped with an Aggravated Battery charge over the holidays after she allegedly stabbed her mother numerous times with a butter knife over a bowl of collard greens. Following the investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the suspect, 41-year-old Kendra Cohens of Nina Street, and transported her to Santa Rosa County … read more
Woman sentenced for biggest heroin bust in SRC history
Woman sentenced for biggest heroin bust in SRC history
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced on Dec. 29 that Monica Nicole-Gonzalez Jones, of Milton, was sentenced to 33 years in state prison after being found guilty of Trafficking in Heroin, Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell. Twenty-eight years of that sentence must be served as a minimum mandatory … read more
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Local sales tax advisory committee announced
Santa Rosa County Commissioners next week are expected to approve a list of ten citizens chosen to represent Santa Rosa County taxpayers on an advisory panel created to help county commissioners decide how to best expend revenues generated by the half-cent local option sales tax for infrastructure voters approved in November. The tax is to … read more
Gulf Breeze woman charged with sexual assault
Gulf Breeze woman charged with sexual assault
A Gulf Breeze woman was slapped with a felony Sexual Assault charge after someone came forward alleging that their 16-year-old son was forced to have sex with the suspect last August in a Porta Potty somewhere in the south end of Santa Rosa County. After the nearly 4-month long investigation, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies … read more
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
Officials plan tribute to “Mama Shirley” Brown
PHOTO: “Mama Shirley” pictured with Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tony Alexander, one of her many adopted sons. Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Rob Williamson has taken the first procedural step toward adding the late Shirley Lee Brown’s name to the portion of U.S. 98 previously designated the Warren E. “Charlie” Brown Memorial Highway … read more
New year, new leadership
New year, new leadership
Major political shifts took place in 2016 at not only the national level with Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump’s surprise victory, but also at the local and state levels. After U.S. Congressman Jeff Miller announced his plan not to seek re-election, former Florida Senator Greg Evers left his office to face off against Florida … read more
Musch family praised by peers
Musch family praised by peers
The Navarre Area Board of Realtors on December 7 hosted its 2016 Awards Banquet, and the Eric J Musch family of Navarre took away several top honors. Eric J Musch, owner/broker of Equity & Trust Realty, was presented the 2016 Community Service Award, which is given to a realtor who impacts multiple community organizations in … read more
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
Beloved Navarre resident passes away
To say Shirley Brown was a special person would be an understatement. The community is reacting with great sadness to the loss of this kind-hearted woman who became the ambassador for the community, always greeting people with a bright smile and warm hug. Elected officials such as Wendell Hall and Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz called her … read more
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
No arrests in fatal stabbing incident
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced today that there have been no arrests in connection with a stabbing incident which took place Dec. 9, leaving 18-year-old Daniel “Jeb” Bubanas of Navarre dead and sending a second Navarre male to the hospital. The second victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was released from the hospital … read more
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Local state legislators want to hear from you
Members of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation are hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, January 17 to hear presentations from local governments and citizens. Senator Doug Broxson’s office sent out a press release Dec. 20 announcing the hearing, “Delegation members will consider local bills, hear presentations from government entities, and take public testimony on proposals … read more
