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Deputy hits, kills pedestrian in Fla.

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:41:57 GMT

No charges are expected to be filed in a deadly accident involving a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy. According to reports, 45 year old Deputy Joseph Dunn was driving on westbound on U.S. 90 Saturday night when he struck and killed Bruce Crutchfield.

Missing Gulf Breeze man found safe

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:12:25 GMT

Update: The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says an elderly man missing from an assisted living facility has been found safe. Deputies say 87-year-old Thomas Woodcock left the assisted living facility in Gulf Breeze Monday night. He was found early Tuesday morning.

Shots fired at Gulf Breeze home

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:14:06 GMT

Santa Rosa County deputies are investigating after shots rang out in a Gulf Breeze neighborhood. A man called authorities after finding several bullet holes in his home.

Florida extends red snapper season

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:56:14 GMT

Recreational anglers will have a little longer to reel in red snapper in Florida waters this summer. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee has extended the red snapper season to 44 days.

Florida bill diverts RESTORE funds

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:50:27 GMT

Officials in Santa Rosa County are encouraging residents to speak out about a bill making it's way through the state legislature. They say an amendment to Senate Bill 1024 would divert money from the RESTORE Act away from panhandle counties.

Elem. students learn safety methods

Cory Pippin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:09:38 GMT

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office visited a local private elementary school Thursday morning to educate young students on the importance of safety.

SRCSO: Suspect sought in Wal-Mart theft

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:31:35 GMT

Santa Rosa County Deputies said Emeria Austin, 39, is one of two men who stole thousands of dollars of merchandise from this Wal-Mart and then fled from authorities.

Home renovated, donated to soldier

Cory Pippin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:42:09 GMT

An Army staff sergeant and his family have a newly remodeled home, thanks to Homes for our Heroes. The organization has been working with Staff Sgt. Aaron Hale and his wife, Kelly, since June 2012 to modify the home, which was donated by Chase Bank.

Boaters warned to watch for dolphins

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:40:47 GMT

As the weather warms up, more and more boaters will be out on the water. Biologists are warning boaters to avoid dolphins after two baby dolphins were struck and killed by a boat propeller just days apart.

Neighbors find kids wandering outside

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:19:58 GMT

Two small children seen wandering by a lake in East Milton as their parents slept inside were in the custody of the Department of Children and Families on Tuesday, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office said. Victoria Lichtenberger and Trent Martin are charged with child neglect.

Classmate: “He’s an inspiration"

Russell Colburn — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:58:13 GMT

Classmates have organized a run to help cover Quentin Cooper's medical expenses. The first annual Quentin Cooper Liver Life 5K is set for Saturday, students at Gulf Breeze hope to make a difference in the life of one they say affects theirs daily.

Deputy helps athletes find scholarships

Russell Colburn — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:24:07 GMT

A school resource officer at a high school in Milton is giving a few ballplayers a 'leg up,' getting them chances at scholarships they'd likely never get.