Woman enters elderly man’s home and hits him with hammer
Woman enters elderly man’s home and hits him with hammer
Deputies with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office on April 12 were dispatched to the area of Wilkes Street in Pace. The nature of the call was reference a suspicious person trespassing into several yards. The suspect was described as a white female, wearing black pants and a black shirt. Upon arrival to the area, … read more
UWF coach running seven marathons in seven days as fundraiser to help feed the community
UWF coach running seven marathons in seven days as fundraiser to help feed the community
UWF cross country coach Caleb Carmichael Inspired by an ultrarunner in Palm Bay, Florida, who ran 100 miles in one day to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts, University of West Florida cross country coach Caleb Carmichael is running seven marathons in seven days to raise money to fight local hunger. His efforts will benefits … read more
Unconventional Englishman finds joy helping others with real estate needs
Unconventional Englishman finds joy helping others with real estate needs
John Sutherland believes the key to his successful career in the international automotive sales industry was a desire to help others. Now he’s applying that passion, plus his extensive sales experience and skills set, toward helping others find their dream home or sell their property in the Florida Panhandle. John and his wife found their … read more
Covenant Care looking to the community for help reconnecting families distanced by COVID-19
Covenant Care looking to the community for help reconnecting families distanced by COVID-19
At a time when it can be deadly for the most vulnerable to venture out, Covenant Care, the largest nonprofit home health and hospice care organization in the region, is actively working on helping its patients connect with their families and their nurses, remotely. All over the U.S., nursing homes, assisted living facilities and skilled … read more
Couple suspected of removing political flag from elderly Gulf Breeze man’s property
Couple suspected of removing political flag from elderly Gulf Breeze man’s property
An unidentified couple is under suspicion of larceny and property damage after video surveillance captured them removing a political flag from the property of 67-year-old resident David Brannen of Gulf Breeze. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded April 7 to 850 Silver Strand Court in Gulf Breeze in regard to a flag being taken from … read more
Florida Attorney General Encourages More Measures to Prevent Hoarding
Florida Attorney General Encourages More Measures to Prevent Hoarding
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Consumer Protection Division is aggressively fighting price gouging, and to further deter the illegal practice, the Attorney General is asking more Florida retailers to limit per customer sales of essential commodities and other scarce products. Moody today via a conference call spoke with members of the Florida Retail Federation to … read more
Gulf Breeze approves reclaimed water plan, suspends utility disconnects for April
Gulf Breeze approves reclaimed water plan, suspends utility disconnects for April
The Gulf Breeze City Council during its April 6 virtual meeting voted unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Rosa County (SRC) and Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS), providing for reclaimed water needs. The council also approved suspending utility disconnects and waiving late fees for the month of April. After many months of back-and-forth … read more
Mom charged in shooting death of infant son
Mom charged in shooting death of infant son
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office today arrested a Fort Walton Beach woman in connection with the shooting death of her five month old son. 30-year old Maria Rodriguez-Barnes is charged with first degree premeditated murder. Deputies were called to the parking lot of The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island around 8:30 a.m. March 25th by a … read more
Local coalition offers virtual financial coaching services
Local coalition offers virtual financial coaching services
Thousands of households in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties struggle with increased debt and a lack of information about available resources to help them improve their financial standing. The EscaRosa Financial Stability Coalition, facilitated by United Way of West Florida, is now offering virtual financial coaching services to help individuals and families take steps towards … read more
Woodlawn Beach boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Woodlawn Beach boat ramp closes for pier replacement
Replacement of the Woodlawn Beach boarding dock pier will begin Mon., Apr. 6. The project includes demolition and removal of the existing pier, and reconstruction of the pier with catwalks and terminal platform in the same footprint. A handicap-accessible parking space will also be included. Construction is expected to last four to six weeks; the … read more
