Former Santa Rosa Correctional Insitute officer sentenced to 18 months in prison
Former Santa Rosa Correctional Insitute officer sentenced to 18 months in prison
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on October 1st, Circuit Court Judge Darlene Dickey sentenced former Correctional Officer Mia Martinez-Welch, 22 years of age, to 18 months state prison after she entered a plea to Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Felony and Introduction of Contraband. The charges stemmed … read more
Florida Forest Service suspends burn authorizations in three-county Blackwater area
Florida Forest Service suspends burn authorizations in three-county Blackwater area
In light of extremely dry and dangerous conditions, officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center will not be issuing authorizations for broadcast or pile burns effective Wednesday until further notice. Burn authorizations will not be issued until conditions improve and the area receives significant rainfall. There are no burn bans in effect. Authorizations … read more
Three rehabilitated sea turtles previously injured at Navarre Beach scheduled for release
Three rehabilitated sea turtles previously injured at Navarre Beach scheduled for release
The Gulfarium’s C.A.R.E. Center tomorrow will be releasing five rehabilitated sea turtles, including three previously injured at Navarre Beach. The release will take place at 10 a.m. at Grayton Beach State Park, located off of East County Highway 30A. All five of the rehabilitated sea turtles fell victim to marine debris or fishing hook … read more
Florida First State in Nation to Teach K-12 Child Trafficking Prevention
Florida First State in Nation to Teach K-12 Child Trafficking Prevention
The State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new rule requiring instruction in child trafficking prevention for students in grades K-12. With this approval, Florida will be the first state in the nation to address the need for instruction in child trafficking prevention. The new rule also establishes procedures for school districts to plan … read more
Two Gulf Breeze doctors charged with acquiring controlled substances by fraud and ID theft
Two Gulf Breeze doctors charged with acquiring controlled substances by fraud and ID theft
Robert Patrick Jensen, 49, and Michael T. Harris, 44, both of Gulf Breeze, Florida, appeared in federal court this week for their initial appearances after they were indicted by a federal grand jury in Pensacola on charges of acquiring controlled substances by fraud and identity theft. The indictments against the two doctors were announced by … read more
Gulf Breeze Band plans 4th Annual March-A-Thon Fundraiser
Gulf Breeze Band plans 4th Annual March-A-Thon Fundraiser
Led by Director of Bands Victoria Donahoo, the 130 members of the Gulf Breeze High School Sound Wave marching band and color guard will be marching and playing music through Gulf Breeze neighborhoods on Saturday, October 26 to raise money for band operating expenses. According to Coordinator Douglas Scott, the event will start at 10 … read more
Governor appoints UWF Director of Cybersecurity to state’s cybersecurity task force
Governor appoints UWF Director of Cybersecurity to state’s cybersecurity task force
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez will lead the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force. He also made eight appointments to the task force, including Eman El-Sheikh, Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida. The Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, as defined in s. 20.03(8), Florida Statutes, must review and … read more
Navarre Raiders lose third game
Navarre Raiders lose third game
Marlon Courtney (1) and Jaydin Antonio (4) lineup in the backfield with Tyler England (2) lined up wide. Photo by Jay Phillips Navarre welcomed Niceville to Navarre on Friday night and lost to the Eagles 20-7. With the loss to Niceville (6-0), Navarre (3-3) has now lost three games in a row. “We still have … read more
Making holiday memories at SpringHill Suites by Marriott®
Making holiday memories at SpringHill Suites by Marriott®
As we bid adieu to a fabulous summertime season along the Gulf Coast, we are not only happy to experience a little cooler weather, but to usher in what’s promising to be a fall and winter season second to none on Navarre Beach. SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Navarre Beach is proud to have been a … read more
Two Milton residents busted in dogfighting ring
Two Milton residents busted in dogfighting ring
Five individuals were arrested yesterday on a 44-count federal indictment charging violations of the dogfighting prohibitions of the federal Animal Welfare Act, and conspiracy to commit those violations. The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe of the Northern District of Florida and Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Bossert Clark for the U.S. Department of … read more
