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Deputy: Man loots Lego's from Target

Liz Nelson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:33:51 GMT

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Deputies say someone stole hundreds of dollars worth of Lego's from Target.

Local group to raise money for student

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:22:52 GMT

A fundraiser is being held Saturday, November 14, for a Gulf Breeze Elementary student who has a malignant tumor on his brain stem.

Lifeguard season ends at local beach

Preston Martin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:45:49 GMT

Lifeguard season ends on Navarre Beach on Sunday, November 1.

Santa Rosa Co. has first H1N1 death

Liz Nelson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:22:34 GMT

Officials of the Santa Rosa County Health Department said that a 52-year-old man is the county's first confirmed death associated with H1N1 Swine Flu.

Pet friendly shelter needs volunteers

Liz Nelson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:16:35 GMT

Santa Rosa County Animal Services and Emergency Management are looking for animal loving volunteers to assist with operations for the newly created pet friendly disaster shelter.

Controversial Fla. fox pen shut down

Mike Rockwood — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:33:44 GMT

Santa Rosa County residents say they've witnessed animal cruelty right outside their back door. They say fox penning is a huge issue in their neighborhood, that needs to be brought under control.

Fake cop sexually abuses woman

Christina Leavenworth — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:36:49 GMT

A heinous crime happened in broad daylight, and less than a mile away from a police station. Police say a woman went from walking down a Florida highway, to being sexually abused within minutes.

High school officials vs. ACLU

Cherish Lombard — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:58:19 GMT

Two Florida high school administrators accused of leading a prayer after a school luncheon appeared in court Thursday morning. The two men are accused of criminal contempt.

Fundraiser held for ACLU prayer case

Christina Leavenworth — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:15:21 GMT

Two Florida high school administrators will soon be facing a judge, charged with contempt of court. A rally was held Thursday night, supporting the two men who may face jail time for prayer in school.

Undocumented workers arrested in Fla.

Liz Nelson — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:13:57 GMT

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office said the received a complaint that undocumented workers employed at the construction site of a new private prison on Jeff Yates Road in Milton.

False alarm shuts down emergency room

Christina Leavenworth — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:06:02 GMT

A false alarm shuts down an emergency room, and puts the Santa Rosa Medical Center on quarantine. Tuesday, a man went in and reported he found a white powdery substance in the mail, but now we know nothing was found.

Quarantine Santa Rosa ER re-opened

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:24:44 GMT

The Santa Rosa Medical Center quickly went from ER to quarantine camp, Tuesday. A man walked into the emergency room waiting room, complaining that his hand was numb after he touched a white substance on his mail box. The ER has now re-opened.

SRC Medical Center re-opened

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:34:48 GMT

UPDATE: SRC Medical Center has reopened.

Joy Tsubooka with Santa Rosa County Medical Center has confirmed some people at the Milton hospital in were under quarantine.

Obama student address delayed

Christina Leavenworth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:09:18 GMT

Students in Northwest Florida won't be seeing President Obama's address on Tuesday. He is speaking to students about education. The Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Districts decided they won't air it.

Zoo Northwest Florida closes for good

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:08:03 GMT

The Zoo Northwest Florida, who has been facing financial problems for years, is closing its doors for good.

Stolen goods lead deputies to meth lab

Christina Leavenworth — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:38:35 GMT

Fifty acres of stolen property leads deputies to a methamphetamine bust. Deputies say they uncovered one of the largest stolen property rings in Santa Rosa County.

Local residents battle ACLU lawsuit

April Douglas — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:36:40 GMT

Support is mounting for principal Frank Lay of Pace High School, who has been accused of violating a federal judge's order that banned prayer in Santa Rosa County schools. A fund has been set up to help Lay pay his legal fees.

Fla. residents take stand against ACLU

April Douglas — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:05:48 GMT

Update: Trial begins Friday, August 21 Residents of one Northwest Florida town are pulling together to take a stand against the ACLU. Three Santa Rosa County school officials are charged with defying a federal judge's order against prayer in schools.

Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:51:53 GMT

A Moss Point teenager has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the robbery and fatal shooting of a Biloxi man year.

Fla. teachers arrested on sex charges

Libby Amos — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:14:24 GMT

Two teachers at Jay High School in Florida are charged with having unlawful relations with minors. The three boys involved were all students at the high school the two women taught at.

Two teachers arrested on sex charges

Bob Grip — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:11:36 GMT

Two Jay High School teachers are charged with having sex with male juveniles. 33 year old April Burford Watson and 31 year old Ashley Elenea Burkett face felony charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

School officials face contempt charges

Christina Leavenworth — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:30:56 GMT

Two Pace High School officials are now being asked to answer criminal contempt charges. This comes after the school district settled a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union about school leaders endorsing, leading, or promoting prayer at school sponsored activities.

RI man who killed 4 stabs Fla. guard

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:44:05 GMT

Authorities say a man convicted of killing four of his Rhode Island neighbors as a teenager has stabbed a prison guard in Florida with a homemade shank.

Santa Rosa Co. Jail holds mock drill

Christina Leavenworth — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:57:56 GMT

A full-scale mock disaster takes place at the Santa Rosa County Jail. Exercises like this one allow agencies to know what to do if it ever happens.

23-year-old case brought back to life

Liz Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:22:14 GMT

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman whose remains were found in 1986.

Santa Rosa Co. launches Facebook page

Liz Nelson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:25:24 GMT

Santa Rosa County launched a Facebook page Thursday, titled "Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners," as a way to enhance communication with residents and other interested members of the public.

Santa Rosa County: 4th of July

Liz Nelson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:14 GMT

Fourth of July events have been set for North Santa Rosa County.

Escambia County Sheriff's K-9 escaped

Cherish Lombard — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:49:58 GMT

For the second time in a week a dog from the Escambia County Sheriffs Office has escaped from his handlers vehicle.

YMCA counselor charged with porn

Mike Rockwood — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:32:57 GMT

A former Escambia County YMCA counselor is facing felony charges. Pensacola police said he was asking teen girls for naked photos to make money.

Florida Lotto Numbers Down

Cherish Lombard — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:35:26 GMT

The jackpot for the Florida Lottery is a million dollars less than the normal rollover. Lotto officials said it's because sales are down.