Fight’s On To Protect Water Supply
Fight’s On To Protect Water Supply
Carmen Reynolds, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and an award-winning journalist, facilitated a January 20 presentation to explain the concerns over proposed amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan. Photo by Romi White. Santa Rosa County residents and utility companies are voicing opposition after three of five county commissioners supported changing protections for the county’s … read more
Some County Revenues Up Despite Pandemic
Some County Revenues Up Despite Pandemic
Santa Rosa County Commissioners on Thursday received an update on the first quarter of the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which started October 1, and there was some good news despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and shortfalls from last fiscal year caused by Hurricane Sally and the Five Mile Swamp Fire. Budget Director Jayne Nichols told the … read more
Former Fish House Chef Takes Culinary Talent on the Road with Taco Del Ray
Former Fish House Chef Takes Culinary Talent on the Road with Taco Del Ray
Chad Gorey, executive chef, pictured at the new food truck located at 5080 U.S. 90 Taco Del Ray is now open in Midway, offering authentic and creative Mexican cuisine. Executive Chef Chad Gorey, an Iraq War Veteran formerly of The Fish House, says he and Sous Chef Louis Reyes have crafted a fun, tasty menu … read more
Commission to Revisit Navarre Bridge Naming on February 9
Commission to Revisit Navarre Bridge Naming on February 9
Tony Hughes, 2018 winner of the prestigious General Lewis H. Brereton Award for outstanding civilian support of the military, has been asked to appear a second time before the Board of County Commissioners on February 9 to further discuss his idea to rename Navarre Beach Bridge and Causeway for the area’s military heroes. Hughes first … read more
Pensacola Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot and Siege
Pensacola Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot and Siege
The Jacksonville Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced today that Jesus D. Rivera, 37, of Pensacola, Florida, was taken into custody at his residence this morning for his alleged role in the riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Rivera is charged with knowingly entering or remaining in … read more
Recall Florida Aims to Enable Removal of Elected County Officials
Recall Florida Aims to Enable Removal of Elected County Officials
Recall Florida, a non-partisan political organization, formed in April 2020 with a mission to enable Florida’s 67 counties to recall elected county officials through the amendment of Florida State Statutes. So far the group has around 2,000 members. Currently only 20 charter counties in Florida have the ability to recall an elected county official. Santa … read more
Jones arrested for illegal access to state computer system
Jones arrested for illegal access to state computer system
Jones turned herself in Sunday, January 17 and told reporters after her release on $2,500 bond Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19 while in jail Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announce the arrest of Rebekah Jones, 31, charged with one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer … read more
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life for New Child Sex Crimes
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Life for New Child Sex Crimes
Travis M. Butler, of Pensacola, was sentenced today to life imprisonment on federal charges of enticing a minor for sexual activity and producing child pornography. Butler pled guilty to the charges during a pretrial conference just two days before his federal jury trial was due to begin. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern … read more
Milton woman jailed for sexual battery on two-year-old boy; her boyfriend charged with child porn
Milton woman jailed for sexual battery on two-year-old boy; her boyfriend charged with child porn
WARNING GRAPHIC DETAILS – Brandi Nacole Harper, 38, has been arrested for capital sexual battery involving a two-year-old victim, and her boyfriend, John David McKenzie, 35, of Jay has been charged with 10 counts child pornography. Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson during a press conference today says the case involves the youngest victim … read more
City of Milton Leads the Way with First “Tiny Homes” Ordinance
City of Milton Leads the Way with First “Tiny Homes” Ordinance
A tiny homes ordinance recently adopted by City Council aims to provide affordable, creative housing options in the City of Milton. The ordinance, the first of its kind approved in Northwest Florida, allows for downsized versions of traditional houses on permanent foundations that are as small as 300 square foot, on lots as small as … read more
