New Charges Announced in Alleged Panhandle Public Corruption Case
New Charges Announced in Alleged Panhandle Public Corruption Case
Two more people have been arrested in an ongoing case of alleged public corruption in the City of Lynn Haven, located in Bay County. Additionally, the former mayor now faces additional charges. A new 44-count federal grand jury indictment announced March 16 supersedes an August 2020 indictment, which resulted in charges against former Mayor Margo … read more
Santa Rosa County Tourism Office Announces Fun-filled April Events
Santa Rosa County Tourism Office Announces Fun-filled April Events
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office has announced April events in Santa Rosa County, including the following: Bands on the Blackwater Spring Series – 5158 Willing St., Milton. Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor spring and fall concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn … read more
Santa Rosa Tourism Council Recommends $200K Additional Funds for Island Amphitheater
Santa Rosa Tourism Council Recommends $200K Additional Funds for Island Amphitheater
Ideas for future projects on Navarre Beach were recently presented to county commissioners. Islanders and local business owners spoke out against pursuing such amenities without citizen input, so the Tourist Development Council this morning formed a committee aimed to engage citizens in related decisions. Santa Rosa County graphic. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council … read more
Speakers to Address Local Water Issues
Speakers to Address Local Water Issues
A Zoom discussion about water equity, access and quality is planned for March 19 ahead of World Water Day on March 22. “(World Water Day) is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can better protect this vital resource,” said Mary Gutierrez, executive director for Earth Ethics, Inc. Speakers during … read more
State Representative Williamson announces 2021 Art Competition Winners
State Representative Williamson announces 2021 Art Competition Winners
Rep. Williamson displays first place winners’ artwork from Corrine Schnitzler (left) and Sophia Bullman (right) at his Tallahassee office located in the Florida Capitol. Submitted photo. Florida House District 3 Representative Jayer Williamson last week announced the winners of his 2021 legislative session “Why I Love Northwest Florida” art competition. More than 80 entries were … read more
Feeding the Gulf Coast Distributed 38M Pounds of Food During First Year of Pandemic
Feeding the Gulf Coast Distributed 38M Pounds of Food During First Year of Pandemic
One year after the World Health Organization declared a global state of emergency, Feeding the Gulf Coast reflects on its response to the pandemic. The food bank distributed over 33 million meals last year to those in need along the Central Gulf Coast. This includes over 38 million pounds of food and water through over … read more
F-22 ground mishap at Eglin
F-22 ground mishap at Eglin
An F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing, experienced a ground mishap on the flightline at Eglin Air Force Base approximately 3:30 p.m. The F-22 experienced an emergency during landing but landed safely. There was one person on board at the time. Fire crews responded immediately, and the pilot was transported to flight medicine … read more
Gulf Power to use Drones to Inspect Equipment Along Power Lines
Gulf Power to use Drones to Inspect Equipment Along Power Lines
Gulf Power will be using drones to perform equipment assessments that will help provide even more reliable service to customers in good weather and bad. Over the next few months, drones will be used to take photos of equipment along power lines in neighborhoods. This will proactively help identify potential areas of concern before … read more
Crestview Man Sentenced for Faking Association with Musical Group, Cheating Hotels, Studios and Limo Services
Crestview Man Sentenced for Faking Association with Musical Group, Cheating Hotels, Studios and Limo Services
A Florida man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after admitting his participation in a scheme to steal hospitality services by claiming to be part of a famed rap group. Aaron Barnes-Burpo, 29, of Crestview, Fla., was sentenced to 84 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Dudley H. Bowen after … read more
Suspect Tazed, Booked for DUI After Twice Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic on Garcon Point Bridge
Suspect Tazed, Booked for DUI After Twice Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic on Garcon Point Bridge
Richard Edward Shearl, 37, was booked March 12 into Santa Rosa County Jail after an office patrolling Garcon Point Bridge noticed him twice swerve and overcorrect into the oncoming traffic lane. Per his arrest report, Shearl, who resides at 1651 Ponderosa Drive in Gulf Breeze, was traveling southbound on Garcon Point Bridge around 3:35 a.m. … read more
