Lynn Haven’s mayor and city attorney have resigned after they were indicted on 63 federal crimes. Former mayor Margo Anderson and city attorney Adam Albritton submitted their letters of resignation that were effective immediately. Anderson released a statement after her resignation saying: “I am innocent of the charges made against me; I want the City…… MORE
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WALTON-OKALOOSA COUNTY ELECTION RECOUNTS
Walton County has finally declared a winner in the District 1 County Commission race. William “Boots” McCormick received 5,555 votes to out-poll opponent Lisa Johnson by just 53 votes. The razor-thin winning margin required a state required recount and Walton County Supervisor of Elections Bobby Beasley said there were no changes in the final vote…… MORE
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Florida recorded 4,555 new COVID-19 cases yesterday which increased the state’s total to 588,602. Florida also added 119 new deaths for a total of 10,186. Escambia County had 96 new cases and 6 new deaths Santa Rosa County had 38 new cases and 3 new deaths Okaloosa County had 44 new cases and 3 new…… MORE
CHARGES DROPPED
State Attorney Bill Eddins says criminal charges have been dropped against the Black Lives Matter protester who was carried on the hood of an SUV across the Pensacola Bay Bridge on June 7th. 36-year-old Jason Uphaus was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief after an investigation. Eddins said there was probable cause for an…… MORE
MEDICAL EXAMINER SELECTED
State Attorney Bill Eddins has announced that a search committee has selected Dr. Deanne Oleske to become chief medical examiner for Florida’s First Judicial Circuit. Oleske’s contract must still be negotiated and approved by Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. If the contract is approved, the state Medical Examiners Commission would then recommend Governor…… MORE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
The Santa Rosa County School Board approved a September 7th start date for practice for county schools with the possibility that games could start on September 14th. Okaloosa County has not yet determined a potential start date. Santa Rosa County superintendent Tim Wyrosdick said schools will have flexibility to schedule competition outside of the county…… MORE
FORMER MAYOR DIES
Benny Barnes, the former mayor of Century in North Escambia County, has passed away at age of 86. Barnes served 13 years as a councilman and mayor in Century and previously served as president of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce. A Marine Corps veteran, Barnes was born in Santa Rosa County and worked at…… MORE
MIRAMAR BEACH MAN INDICTED FOR FRAUD
39-year-old Brian Kolfage, the Miramar Beach wounded warrior who founded a nonprofit organization that raised 25 million dollars to fund private construction of sections of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, has been indicted on federal charges. He’s accused of defrauding hundreds of thousands of donors. Kolfage is an Air Force veteran who lost both…… MORE
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health says Florida recorded 4,115 new COVID-19 cases yesterday bringing the state’s total to 584,047. Florida also added 174 new deaths to increase the total to 10,067. Escambia County had 94 new cases and 5 new deaths Santa Rosa County had 39 new cases and no new deaths Okaloosa County had…… MORE
