Santa Rosa County is spending 1.2 million dollars from oil spill funds to place new artificial reefs off Navarre Beach, and more are on the way. The structures are from 6 to 15 feet tall and more than 500 concrete and steel artificial reefs will be placed about a mile offshore. Not only will the…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
SANTA ROSA PRISON INMATE SENTENCED
A Santa Rosa County prison inmate who threatened to bomb a courthouse and to kill someone with anthrax after claiming ties to ISIS, has been sentenced to an additional 8 years in federal prison. 30-year-old Craig Pope was serving a state prison sentence for crimes committed in Hillsborough County and sent two threatening letters from…… MORE
OKALOOSA SCHOOL INVESTIGATOR SENTENCED
The Northwest Florida Daily News is reporting that Okaloosa School District Investigator Arden Farley – arrested in 2017 for failing to report child abuse – has pleaded no contest to the charges after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. In 2016, Farley was assigned to investigate allegations that Kenwood Elementary teacher Marlynn Stillions abused a…… MORE
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ARREST
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Department says a 55-year-old Bonifay man has been arrested on 288 charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Investigators say that has led to the dismantling of one of the largest online distribution hubs of child pornography in the area. Mark Ashcroft was arrested after a search warrant was served…… MORE
9-11 ANNIVERSARY
Today marks the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attack of 9-11 and Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered flags be flown at half-staff today in commemoration of the lives lost. United States and the State of Florida will be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida.…… MORE
SHOOTING DEATH JUSTIFIED
The shooting death of a Walnut Hill man last month has been ruled justified by the State Attorney’s Office and no charges will be filed. 55-year-old Mark Singleton, was shot in his neck on Juniper Street, then crashed his pickup truck about 10 miles away on Highway 97. He died from the gunshot wound later…… MORE
SHORE-BASED SHARK FISHING
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation is considering several options to better regulate shark-fishing from shore. Suggested rule changes include creating a special shore license for shore-based shark fishing, stricter requirements on handling sharks and possible restrictions on the type of fishing gear used. FWC said it’s just exploring options and getting feedback from the community…… MORE
FLORIDA BUDGET SURPLUS
State economists say Florida’s next governor may inherit a budget surplus during his first year in office. The is expected to bring in enough money in 2019 to meet its needs for public schools and health care programs while leaving $1 billion available for reserves and even some money for a small round of tax…… MORE
FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CRESTVIEW
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says an Orlando man, wanted in Seminole and Lake counties, has been arrested in Crestview. Deputies found 39-year-old Lloyd Dow driving an SUV reported stolen in Walton County. A glass pipe and two clear plastic bags containing methamphetamine residue were found under the driver’s seat. Dow was also driving on…… MORE
FLORIDA UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
A new list, released on Monday by U.S. News & World Report, shows that universities in Florida have moved up in the rankings. The Best Colleges list shows the University of Florida is ranked No. 8 in the country for best public university up one spot from last year. Florida State University is the next…… MORE
