Fort Walton Beach Woman Jailed in Fatal Shooting of Her Boyfriend
Fort Walton Beach Woman Jailed in Fatal Shooting of Her Boyfriend
The victim of a shooting last night at a residence on Reeves Drive near Fort Walton Beach later died at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged 30-year old Haley Haire of 690 Reeves Drive Unit A with domestic violence related negligent homicide in connection with the fatal shooting. Haire … read more
U.S. Marshals Recover 20 Endangered Missing Children in Atlanta Area
U.S. Marshals Recover 20 Endangered Missing Children in Atlanta Area
Wayne Marcell, 35, of Danbury, CT was arrested June 23 and charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. This investigation stems from “Operation Not Forgotten 2021,” during which the U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit led a two-week operation in the metro Atlanta area that recovered 20 endangered missing children. … read more
Retired Marine and 22-year NJROTC Instructor Pre-files for District 5 School Board
Retired Marine and 22-year NJROTC Instructor Pre-files for District 5 School Board
A Gulf Breeze father of five with a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership has entered the race for the School Board District 5 seat. Pete Peters pre-filed yesterday with the Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Office. LtCol Peter G. Peters, USMC (Ret) spent 21 as a military pilot before eventually becoming a NJROTC instructor … read more
Sheriff Supports Armed Personnel to Supplement Santa Rosa Schools Protection
Sheriff Supports Armed Personnel to Supplement Santa Rosa Schools Protection
Despite assertions otherwise by a Santa Rosa School District official, Sheriff Bob Johnson says he supports implementing a state program to allow highly trained armed personnel in local schools. County commissioners on Tuesday also voiced support for it. The issue arose during the June 22 county commission meeting when the board was asked to fund … read more
Commissioners Discuss How to Spend $36M in Federal COVID-19 Recovery Funds
Commissioners Discuss How to Spend $36M in Federal COVID-19 Recovery Funds
Santa Rosa County Commissioners yesterday discussed how to spend $36 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, which is aimed for post-pandemic economic recovery. Unlike the $32 million CARES Act federal funding, which the county was required to spend during 2020 for COVID-19 expenses, such as testing centers and medical supplies, ARPA … read more
Santa Rosa’s Waste Pro Whistleblower Says She Has Been Placed on Administrative Leave
Santa Rosa’s Waste Pro Whistleblower Says She Has Been Placed on Administrative Leave
Natasha Borneo, who works in the Santa Rosa County Environmental Department, on April 29 made a complaint to Santa Rosa County’s Human Resources Director, claiming, among other things, that county staff was deleting citizen complaints against Waste Pro. Today she said she was placed on administrative leave. Although a third-party investigator reportedly found “no evidence” … read more
Santa Rosa Inquiry Into Waste Pro Allegations Develops Into Internal Investigation
Santa Rosa Inquiry Into Waste Pro Allegations Develops Into Internal Investigation
Santa Rosa County Administrator Dan Schebler, after being questioned by a commissioner, during today’s board meeting announced that an internal investigation into issues related to the administration of the Waste Pro contract was triggered by a third-party inquiry into allegations first made in April by county staff. Santa Rosa County hired Michelle Anchors of the … read more
Santa Rosa County to Hire Permanent County Attorney
Santa Rosa County to Hire Permanent County Attorney
Santa Rosa County is seeking to permanently replace the County Attorney after abruptly firing former Attorney Roy Andrews in December. In the wake of the vacancy, the board hired Gregory T. Stewart of the firm of Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson as Interim County Attorney to provide primary legal services with support from other firm partners … read more
The Club at Hidden Creek is Back on Par
The Club at Hidden Creek is Back on Par
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office hosted a June 18 golf tournament to benefit A HOPE Santa Rosa, a local nonprofit aimed to support responsible pet ownership and provide services for community cats. The Inaugural Puttin Fore Paws event was a success, and organizers plan to make the fundraiser a yearly event at The Club. Submitted … read more
OPINION: A Warning to All Santa Rosa School Board employees
OPINION: A Warning to All Santa Rosa School Board employees
A Warning to All Santa Rosa School Board Employees Head’s up Santa Rosa School District teachers and staff, your personal items can be searched on school campus – without your permission or knowledge. We have confirmed purses, garbage and other items have been searched without any notification to the employees – beforehand or afterward. According … read more
