Man sought for rape of 14-year-old stepdaughter
Man sought for rape of 14-year-old stepdaughter
The U.S. Marshals today elevated the fugitive status of a Mississippi man who allegedly faked his own death to avoid prosecution for raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter. Jacob Blair Scott, 43, is now a Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted fugitive, and authorities are asking the public for information that could lead to his arrest. “Jacob Scott stands accused of … read more
Governor announces new K-12 standards, removal of Common Core
Governor announces new K-12 standards, removal of Common Core
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran last Friday announced that the Florida Department of Education has completed the review of Florida’s K-12 academic standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics and made recommendations for revisions. The proposed Florida Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards will provide the foundation for teaching and learning … read more
Developer Edwin Henry sues East Milton resident over Facebook posts
Developer Edwin Henry sues East Milton resident over Facebook posts
An East Milton resident is being sued for posting to Facebook this photo of land clearing off Bell Lane in Pace and comments about Ed Henry and Henry Company Homes (photo courtesy Wallis Mahute). Plaintiffs Henry Company Homes, Inc. and Edwin Henry are suing East Milton resident Wallis Mahute for $30,000 over Facebook comments she … read more
Lynchard announces bid for re-election
Lynchard announces bid for re-election
Lane Lynchard has announced his intention to seek reelection to the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for District 5. “I want to continue leading the county forward, making common sense decisions that are in the best interests of the families who live in Santa Rosa County. The quality of life of our residents … read more
VA releases updated tactical herbicide test sites, including Eglin AFB
VA releases updated tactical herbicide test sites, including Eglin AFB
This graphic depicts the locations of Auxillary Field #2 and range 52, located on Eglin Air Force Base property in Okaloosa County. Both sites are in areas closed to all forms of public access. (Graphic by Romi White) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the January 2020 release of an updated Department … read more
Canned fruit drive for low-income families
Canned fruit drive for low-income families
FoodRaising Friends and the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program are hosting a food drive through December 2020. Each month will have an emphasis on a specific healthy food, and February’s donation is canned fruit. As FoodRaising Friends’ primary focus is providing low-income families with free nutritionally dense foods, the organization is hoping to improve donations … read more
Gulf Breeze doctor pleads guilty to prescription fraud
Gulf Breeze doctor pleads guilty to prescription fraud
Michael T. Harris, 45, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, entered a guilty plea to the charges of acquiring controlled substances by fraud, and using a means of identification of another person in connection to the offense of acquiring controlled substances by fraud. The guilty plea was announced by Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern … read more
Recycling resumes February 3 in Santa Rosa County
Recycling resumes February 3 in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County will resume its recycling program the first week of February and to help ensure it is successful, county staff will be taking extra steps to ensure collected recyclables are not contaminated with non-recyclable garbage. Due to the high volume of contaminants collected when the county previously participated in recycling, staff will visually … read more
Milton man gets 15-year sentence after burglary injures police K9
Milton man gets 15-year sentence after burglary injures police K9
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that Circuit Court Judge Darlene Dickey sentenced Alan Lee Gilkerson to 15 years in state prison after he entered a plea to Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling, Battery on a Police Dog, Petit Theft, Resisting Officer Without Violence, and Criminal Mischief. On April 9, 2019 the Santa Rosa County … read more
FWC seeks input from cobia anglers
FWC seeks input from cobia anglers
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in coordination with NOAA Fisheries is working on an updated stock assessment for cobia in state and federal waters of the Gulf and Atlantic off Florida. As part of this process, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is asking anglers and divers to share their observations … read more
