After a 15-month investigation, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement charged 52-year old Dimy Paraison of Miami with charges related to a drug smuggling scheme into Florida State Prisons.
Hialeah Street at 6043 Hialeah Street will be closed to one lane beginning Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, for drainage improvements in the area. Flagmen will be on-site directing traffic. Drivers are asked to use caution and expect delays in the area.
Jennifer Schmitt is the new principal of Navarre High School.
The current Navarre High assistant principal will take over as head of the school Jan. 5, 2026, when Kasie Windfelder leaves for the same position at Soundside High School.
An approved background check is now required for Eglin Recreation Permitholders who hike on any of the more than 60 miles of the Florida Trail that cross the Eglin Air Force Base reservation, as well as for permitholders who explore other parts of the reservation’s nearly 255,000 acres that are open to conditional public access.
Alfredo Mendoza Montero, 45, of Mexico, was sentenced to two years and one day in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to charges of passport fraud, false impersonation of a citizen, and aggravated identity theft. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Santa Rosa Education Foundation is pleased to announce the thirty-seven nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Nominees were selected by their peers at schools throughout the district.
On Sept. 10, the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk shocked the nation. Outpourings of concern spread across social media, met equally with vitriol and celebration from other users. In the wake of the tragedy, Santa Rosa County resident Heather McIsaac hosted a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Sept. 13, honoring his memory and actions.
