Deadly home invasion robbery attempt in Fort Walton Beach
Deadly home invasion robbery attempt in Fort Walton Beach
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Edgar Jennings III, who was killed last night after someone tried to force their way into his residence One person is dead following an apparent home invasion robbery attempt at a residence on Culp Avenue near Fort Walton Beach. A 9-1-1 call came in around 11:50 last … read more
Stripes Pub gives back, schedules annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Stripes Pub gives back, schedules annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
After the rescue effort to locate missing Hurlburt Airman Sergeant Cole Condiff was called off, the military began a recovery mission, and Robert Reyes, owner of Stripes Pub & Grill in Navarre, stepped up to feed those involved. Reyes, a veteran who maintains close connections with the local military community, said he knew someone involved … read more
Santa Rosa County Department of Health encourages annual flu shot
Santa Rosa County Department of Health encourages annual flu shot
As flu activity begins to increase in our area, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) is recommending flu shots for everyone over the age of six months. An annual flu shot can protect you, your family, and the community, and is especially important for those in high risk groups, which … read more
$5K donation supports Blackwater River State Forest program for wounded vets
$5K donation supports Blackwater River State Forest program for wounded vets
The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida recently announced a partnership with the Florida Forest Service to fund “Operation Outdoor Freedom” in Blackwater River State Forest. The foundation has committed $5,000 to maintain land used by wounded veterans to reconnect with the outdoors and shooting sports. Previous grants in Blackwater River State Forest from … read more
Gulf Power offers tips during National Scam Awareness Week
Gulf Power offers tips during National Scam Awareness Week
The holiday season is often a popular time for thieves to prey on customers in an attempt to pocket quick cash, and utility customers are a popular target for scammers. Gulf Power joins utilities across the country to partner with Utilities United Against Scams during National Scam Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23, to promote awareness … read more
Inmate receives death sentence for killing cellmate
Inmate receives death sentence for killing cellmate
Bill Eddins, State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, announced Rocky Ali Beamon on November 15 was sentenced to death by the Honorable Darlene Dickey on the charge of First Degree Premeditated Murder for the January 22, 2017, killing of 27-year-old Nicholas Anderson. The Defendant and the victim were cellmates at the Santa … read more
Governor DeSantis announces $91.4 B budget
Governor DeSantis announces $91.4 B budget
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today released his budget proposal for FY 2020-2021, calling it The Bolder, Brighter, Better Future budget. “My budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 builds on our successes of the past year, placing emphasis where it is needed while remaining fiscally responsible to Florida taxpayers,” said Governor DeSantis. “The budget includes key investments in … read more
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting FHP patrol car
Driver arrested for DUI after hitting FHP patrol car
A Pensacola woman is facing a DUI with property damage charge following a Saturday night crash in which she struck a traffic cone and the left front side of a Florida Highway Patrol car. FHP reports that Stacy M. Paros, 45, 6101 N. Enclave Drive, Pensacola, was driving a Hyundai Santa Fe sports utility vehicle … read more
RESTORE meeting scheduled December 3 in Navarre
RESTORE meeting scheduled December 3 in Navarre
Santa Rosa County has scheduled a RESTORE public meeting for December 3 at the Navarre Library. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update about the county’s multi-year implementation plan funded by the RESTORE Act direct component and to solicit comments for the development of second amendment that would include new projects. … read more
Commissioners reverse course on impact fees
Commissioners reverse course on impact fees
“Our schools are full,” Santa Rosa County School Board Member Jennifer Granse told county commissioners on Monday. The school district approached commissioners last spring, seeking impact fees as a funding source, but at the time the commission rejected the idea, siding with area developers who argued against it. Santa Rosa County Commissioners last spring rejected … read more
