Man Called “Douchebag” by Santa Rosa Deputy during Controversial Arrest
Man Called “Douchebag” by Santa Rosa Deputy during Controversial Arrest
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has once again attracted negative national attention from Civil Rights Auditor Rights Crispy, following a January 10 traffic stop in Milton. It’s the third time since January 2022 that Rights Crispy has spotlighted the agency on his YouTube channel. So far the video he shared last week of the January … read more
OPINION: Navarre Commissioner’s Private “Roundtable” Meetings Spark Sunshine Law Concerns
OPINION: Navarre Commissioner’s Private “Roundtable” Meetings Spark Sunshine Law Concerns
Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner Ray Eddington on February 25 conducted a Citizens Roundtable meeting. That meeting was not publicly noticed, and only around 12 citizens were invited to attend, according to an email circulated amongst attendees. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves in January stood up a similar advisory group. However, Reeves ensured the meeting … read more
Navarre Market Cools as Pace Growth Explodes
Navarre Market Cools as Pace Growth Explodes
So far this year Santa Rosa County has received 390 permits for residential homes, and 46% of all new home construction is taking place in Pace, which is growing more than four times faster than other areas of the county. According to Santa Rosa County Development Services records, the East Milton area generated 11.5% of … read more
Counties Asked to Support Smaller Medical Examiner Facility
Counties Asked to Support Smaller Medical Examiner Facility
Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their March 20 committee meeting were presented information on a scaled-down version of a proposed new District One Medical Examiner’s facility, and the board voiced 4-1 support for the revision with District 3 Commissioner James Calkins in opposition. “I think everybody here wants a good facility at a good cost,” … read more
Coast Guard Searching for Missing Milton Man
Coast Guard Searching for Missing Milton Man
The Coast Guard, along with state and local responders, are searching for a missing boater near Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Tuesday. Missing is a 29-year-old Pete Griffin, a white male with black hair, last seen wearing a camo jacket and jeans. According to family members of Griffin, another male who was aboard the … read more
Governor DeSantis Appoints Local Attorney to First Judicial Circuit Judge
Governor DeSantis Appoints Local Attorney to First Judicial Circuit Judge
Photo credit Brooks Warrick & Associates Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday announced he has appointed Steven Warrick, of Gulf Breeze, to serve as Judge on the First Judicial Circuit Court. Warrick has been a partner at Brooks, Warrick & Associates, P.A. since 2008. Previously, he was an associate at Fitzgerald & Brooks, … read more
Commissioners to Vote on Island Condotel Variance
Commissioners to Vote on Island Condotel Variance
Plans submitted to Santa Rosa County show the developer wants to use a required setback area to create additional parking. A rendition submitted to the county depicts that parking alley being utilized by food truck vendors. Santa Rosa County Commissioners during their March 23 rezoning meeting will decide whether or not to reduce property setback … read more
Navarre Area Has Received 92% of Tourism Capital Funding Over Past 5 Years
Navarre Area Has Received 92% of Tourism Capital Funding Over Past 5 Years
Members of the Navarre Beach Volleyball group posing in front of the new stage at Juana’s Pagodas. Photo courtesy Judd Smith. Santa Rosa County’s capital funding summary for the past five years, including the 2022-2023 fiscal year, shows 94% of $2.4 million in capital funding has been appropriated to South Santa Rosa with 92% allocated … read more
Another Bloody Brawl at Southern Raceway
Another Bloody Brawl at Southern Raceway
Less than a month after a fight with a shovel sent one driver to the hospital, another incident took place last night at Southern Raceway in East Milton, ending with the arrest of a Georgia man, Gary Winger, who is now facing two felony charges. Last night’s event involved drivers in the Southern All Stars … read more
Security Tightened after Commissioner Receives Threats following Anti-Semitic Remarks
Security Tightened after Commissioner Receives Threats following Anti-Semitic Remarks
Milton Police Department and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded this morning to the Santa Rosa County Commission Office after threats were made against Commissioner Sam Parker. Photo by Romi White. Milton businessman Chris Smith, during the Santa Rosa County Commission’s March 6 committee meeting, presented surveillance video of District 1 Commissioner Sam Parker inside … read more
