Gaetz applauds $124.8M for Eglin and Hurlburt in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal
Gaetz applauds $124.8M for Eglin and Hurlburt in President Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal
U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) applauded President Donald Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal, which includes $124.8 million in Air Force Special Operations Command Military Construction for the First Congressional District. “President Trump has once again proven his deep and abiding commitment to the United States Armed Forces, especially Northwest Florida’s military mission,” Gaetz said. “This is … read more
Cool, dry weather prompts caution from Florida Forest Service on outdoor burning
Cool, dry weather prompts caution from Florida Forest Service on outdoor burning
As Northwest Florida starts to reach the peak of its year-round wildfire season, officials with the Florida Forest Service are asking residents to be careful if they choose to burn yard debris. “This cold front has brought cooler temperatures and lower humidity into the area,” said David Smith, Operations Administrator for the Blackwater Forestry Center. … read more
Tourist dies from 8-story fall off condo balcony
Tourist dies from 8-story fall off condo balcony
A Destin visitor who died after falling overnight from a condominium balcony onto a pool deck has been identified as a 27-year old man from Missouri. A security guard at the condos, located at 1002 East Highway 98, discovered the body of Justin Michael Trepanier of Millersville Missouri while on a check around the complex … read more
Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
Bear Family Foundation plans donation to help new $1.5M Big Brothers Big Sisters facility
The Bear Family Foundation will announce a gift to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida 30th Anniversary Campaign at a March 28 press conference at the future home of Big Brothers Big Sisters located at, 1320 Creighton Road. During the event guests will be able to tour the new facility, located … read more
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Accounts set up to help beloved local deputy who suffered a stroke
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Robinson, a school resource officer at Milton High School who lives in Navarre with his wife and five children, is recovering from a stroke, and the community is rallying support for him and his family. “There is an account set up here at Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union,” … read more
Cops seize THC-laced gummy bears and brownies
Cops seize THC-laced gummy bears and brownies
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson this morning announced his agency had made a drug bust which included THC-laced gummy bears and brownies and THC “budder” wax used for the production of edibles. Johnson said some of the drugs target minors and a total of three similar cases were involved. “This is targeting juveniles,” he … read more
New hotel and supermarket could prompt U.S. 98 traffic signal at Ortega Street
New hotel and supermarket could prompt U.S. 98 traffic signal at Ortega Street
The Santa Rosa County zoning board on Thursday evening will discuss a request from developers who plan to build a retail center, including a hotel and an Aldi supermarket, on U.S. 98 at Ortega Street. However, the development may require installation of a traffic signal — a cost which could add hundreds of thousands of … read more
Navarre pedestrian killed in accident on 87 South
Navarre pedestrian killed in accident on 87 South
The Florida Highway Patrol has announced that a 49-year-old Navarre woman was killed around 8:35 a.m. this morning while walking on the paved shoulder of Highway 87 S in East Milton. Per FHP, a red 2000 Dodge Dakota truck driven by Christian Hunter Clemons, 17, of Milton, was traveling north on Highway 87 within the … read more
Public input sought on suicide prevention and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County
Public input sought on suicide prevention and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Workgroup is inviting the community to a March 20 public forum to discuss risk factors, protective factors, and potential solutions to address the growing trend of suicide and drug abuse in Santa Rosa County. This is an opportunity for the community to get involved by contributing ideas, feedback, and … read more
Man suffers broken nose requiring surgery at Navarre party
Man suffers broken nose requiring surgery at Navarre party
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched March 3 to Eglin Air Force Base Hospital in reference to a battery that occurred at 2129 Calle De Castelar in Navarre. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the victim, who stated his friend, Cody Bijarro, 22, intentionally struck and choked him against his will. … read more
