Pace man indicted for allegedly causing 2022 overdose death
July 30, 2025
Jimmy Forrest Robinson III was indicted July 29 for First Degree Murder by Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances by State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden’s Office.
Gulf Breeze High School teacher arrested for innapropriate relationship with student
July 30, 2025
Gulf Breeze High School teacher Molly Mersereau was arrested July 29 following the Gulf Breeze Police Department’s investigation of a Crime Stoppers tip.
ScholarGPS recognizes UWF professor, known for BP oil spill research, as highly-ranked scholar
July 30, 2025
Distinguished University of West Florida biology professor Dr. Wade Jeffrey has earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named Jeffrey a “Highly Ranked Scholar,” placing him in the top .05% worldwide in the field of life sciences. Scholars are recognized for their significant contributions to research, as measured by publication count, citations and h-index.
Milton City Council votes to raise FY ’26 tax rates, opt out of LEMSTU
July 30, 2025
Milton City Council called a special meeting for Saturday, July 19 to review next year’s budget and set millage rates for the city. The council, in a supermajority vote, ultimately decided to raise millage rates by 1.128 mill and opt out of Santa Rosa County’s Law Enforcement Municipal Services Taxing Unit. The decision will result in net savings for homeowners in fiscal year 2026, while also allowing Milton to offset Community Redevelopment Area losses.
Navarre Beach Boardwalk Project met with questions, plans to be retooled
July 29, 2025
STOA Architects, Inc. shared updates on the Navarre Beach Boardwalk Project and new Navarre Beach welcome center with the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners during their biweekly commission committee meeting July 21. The project and plans presented to the board feature an elevated beach walkway, a main boardwalk complex with spaces for around eight vendors or local artisans, a food truck plaza and an open pavilion.
UWF invites community to Sunken Series art exhibit
July 28, 2025
The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities announces “After Hours with the Artist: Sunken Series,” a compelling cross-disciplinary collaboration between the Florida Public Archaeology Network and The Art Gallery at UWF that blends art, archaeology and public engagement in a novel way. This after-hours event highlights the work of artist Jenna Zydlo, whose Sunken Series exhibit reimagines maritime archaeology through intricately crafted ceramics inspired by a fictional 17th – 18th century Spanish shipwreck.
County rejects rezoning request, limits Country Lane lot development density
July 28, 2025
Santa Rosa County’s July 24 special rezoning meeting agenda prompted emotional responses from both attendees and commissioners, with contention surrounding case 2025-23-RSS. This case concerned a seven-acre piece of property in the 3200 block of Country Lane in Milton, located between the Moors and Avalon Beach properties.
Grover’s 2.0 holds grand opening of Milton location
July 25, 2025
Grover’s 2.0, the second location of popular local restaurant Grover’s Fingers and Wings on Davis Highway in Pensacola, held its grand opening on July 24 after breaking ground over a year ago. The ’50s-themed diner had a soft opening on July 23, inviting members of law enforcement and first responders to get the first taste of the new Grover’s.
Seniors vs. Crime prevents elder fraud in Panhandle
July 25, 2025
In a day and age where the internet is rife with misinformation and spam calls keep our phones buzzing, is it any wonder elder fraud is a growing concern for law enforcement?
Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad-Garcon Point Water System
July 24, 2025
A main break has occurred and/or a loss of pressure has been experienced.