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Person of interest in March 6 death found dead in Louisiana

March 20, 2025
Johnny Drew Mobley, the person of interest in the suspicious death of Michael Glenn Davis, was found dead in West Monroe, Louisiana March 15.

For God’s Sake

March 19, 2025
If you have ever watched the myriad TV shows about antiques, you know that haylofts in unused barns can yield some surprising treasures. Someone in the past places a valuable, unused item in a place that is secure from the elements and out of the way, then forgets it is there. My father-in-law in Indiana had just such a barn.

Journalism: Risky business

March 19, 2025
In the latest issue of Editor & Publisher Magazine, they tackle the issue of Freedom of the Press and some of the perils that come with it. Leonard Woolsey, a respected publisher of the Daily News in Galveston, Texas, and the 2025 president of Southern Newspapers, had a lot to say about the perils of reporting the truth. The following is a portion of what was published in the February 2025 issue, with Gretchen A. Peck reporting.

Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court improves Tourist Development tax online filing system

March 19, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court is implementing a new and improved Tourist Development Tax online filing system effective April 1, 2025 that is designed to enhance user experience and streamline the tax filing process for our customers.  

Santa Rosa Veterans Service partners with Florida Veteran Support Line for Smoothie King event

March 17, 2025
The Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) and the Santa Rosa Veterans Service Office are proud to announce a partnership with local, veteran-owned, Smoothie King to offer veterans a chance to learn more about local resources and get answers to questions about general benefits and compensation. The event will be held at Smoothie King, 4952 Hwy 90, in Pace on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Inmate at center of murder investigation found dead in Santa Rosa County Jail

March 14, 2025
On Thursday, March 13, Toby James White, who was apprehended by law enforcement Jan. 25 for second degree murder, was found dead in his cell at Santa Rosa County Jail.

Santa Rosa County: Severe weather possible tonight, tomorrow

March 14, 2025
The National Weather Service in Mobile is predicting isolated severe weather conditions for our area tonight, Friday, March 14. Santa Rosa County has been placed under a MODERATE risk of severe weather through Saturday, March 15.

Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office to be on new episode of ‘COPS’

March 11, 2025
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is back in the spotlight, this time on Fox Nation, a streaming service.

Former Santa Rosa District Schools employee arrested on larceny charge

March 10, 2025
After resigning from Santa Rosa District Schools last October, Kelly Short, 57, has been arrested on larceny charges related to her time as director of the district’s Office of Professional Learning. Short is accused of engaging in financial improprieties, which amounted to her allegedly stealing from the district over a two-year period. The arrest comes after a monthslong investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Sheriff: No sign of active shooter at Corry Station

March 6, 2025
At about 10:25 a.m., March 6, Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station in Pensacola was locked down.
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