“Exciting” commercial development planned for Navarre
“Exciting” commercial development planned for Navarre
A large commercial development, including a movie theater and restaurants, is planned for roughly 33 acres which was recently purchased next to Publix Shopping Center in Navarre. Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson described the project as “exciting.” “Nothing is signed yet. They’ve just closed on the property. This has been a lot … read more
Santa Rosa tourism revenues continue to climb
Santa Rosa tourism revenues continue to climb
Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Staff pictured left to right: Nicole Dees, Julie Morgan, Linda Tutt, Monica McBrien and Al Wilson. The latest Santa Rosa County tourist tax revenue report was released this week, and it shows a 20-percent spike in December — compared to the same month in 2016. Overall, the county had a … read more
Local hunter safety courses available
Local hunter safety courses available
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses this month. Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them. All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and … read more
Spring Vegetable Gardening Classes Offered
Spring Vegetable Gardening Classes Offered
Get prepared for the spring season by learning what vegetables to grow and how to care for them by attending a class on spring vegetable gardening taught by Norene Gideon, Florida Master Gardener. The program is free to attend without preregistration and is available at two locations: 10 a.m. Feb. 9, Santa Rosa County Extension … read more
Santa Rosa County Administrator to leave job
Santa Rosa County Administrator to leave job
Following a medical leave of absence taken at the end of 2017, Santa Rosa County Administrator Tony Gomillion told Santa Rosa County Commissioners today that he will be leaving the job in June. Gomillion was hired around two years ago to replace former longtime Administrator Hunter Walker. He was present at Monday’s county commission meeting. … read more
Suspect hits K9 during apprehension
Suspect hits K9 during apprehension
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies on January 31 responded to a victim who reported being battered and strangled until unconscious by her live in boyfriend, George R. Roidl. The victim attested that to get away from Roidl she ran to a neighbor’s house which is located across from her residence in the 1900 block of … read more
Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus
Okaloosa school resource officers track down loaded handgun on bus
An investigation by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers led to the recovery of a loaded handgun hidden on an AMI Kids school bus in Fort Walton Beach this afternoon. A Snapchat video was sent to an SRO in Crestview depicting what appeared to be a student brandishing a firearm on a bus. An … read more
Santa Rosa man faces 15 years for molestation
Santa Rosa man faces 15 years for molestation
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced that on Thursday, February 1, 2018, a Santa Rosa County Jury found Randy Roberto Bess, age 34 of Pace, Florida, guilty of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation. Bess committed the crime in July 2015 at his home by touching the victim’s private area underneath her clothes. Bess later admitted to a friend … read more
More than 1,500 students absent in wake of shooting threat
More than 1,500 students absent in wake of shooting threat
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Rich Aloy participated in multiple interviews from news outlets at Holley-Navarre Middle School on Friday. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint February 1 related to a threatening message shared over social media. The message, from an unknown source, indicated the threat of a school shooting … read more
Sheriff adds back middle school resource officers
Sheriff adds back middle school resource officers
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson has made good on a couple of campaign promises he made during his 2016 bid to become top cop. Johnson has started hiring resource officers for middle schools and recently began upgrading the agency’s outdated patrol unit fleet. “It really feels good to start delivering on my campaign promises,” … read more
