January 2018 – Page 32 – 30A Breaking News

January 13, 2018

Shifting sands mean Navarre Pass would be fighting against nature

Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, has pledged to Navarre residents that he will fight to reopen their pass, which he says would make Santa Rosa among the wealthiest counties in the state. He has suggested the project could be funded with restitution mon... Read More

January 12, 2018

Steak salesman accused of stealing package off Walton County porch

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A steak salesman is now behind bars after he was identified as a suspect in a package theft. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Walton County Sheriff's Deputies were called to South Church Street in Santa Rosa Beach in reference to a theft. The caller advised a man ... Read More

January 12, 2018

Steak Salesman Charged with Porch Theft

On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., deputies were called to S. Church Street in Santa Rosa Beach in reference to a theft. The caller advised ... After calling around to several steak delivery services, deputies were able to identify the suspect in this case as ... Read More

January 12, 2018

Feds arrest Santa Rosa woman on conspiracy, wire fraud charges tied to Marin auto dealer

Federal agents arrested a Santa Rosa woman along with two others Friday morning on charges of embezzlement totaling millions of dollars in ... Arlette Casino, 47, was taken into custody along with fellow suspects Amir Bakhtiari, 50, of Newport Beach, a... Read More

January 12, 2018

Steak salesman charged with stealing package off porch

SANTA ROSA BEACH — A salesman is behind bars after he allegedly stole a package off the porch of a man to whom he tried to sell steaks. Deputies were called to South Church Street in Santa Rosa Beach about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a theft, according to a press release from the ... Read More

January 12, 2018

STEAK SALESMAN ARRESTED FOR PORCH PACKAGE THEFT IN WALTON COUNTY

For Immediate Release January 12, 2018 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A steak salesman is now behind bars after he was identified as a suspect in a package theft. On January 10, 2018, at 7:30pm, deputies were called to S. Church…

January 12, 2018

Student thespians fill Saturday; a few entertainment resolutions

Milton is even farther off my path. I think I've been there maybe twice with the Fort Walton Beach High School Band for football games. That's it. Another place I want to visit is Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. I've driven past the entrance dozens of times and, if my husband is with me, ... Read More

Local News January 12, 2018

Kentucky is first to get OK for Medicaid work requirement

The change will require adults between the ages of 19 and 64 to complete 80 hours per month of "community engagement." That includes getting a job, going to school, taking a job training course and community service.

Local News January 12, 2018

Trade dispute results in tariffs that add significant cost for newsprint

The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to levy tariffs on imports of Canadian newsprint and other paper products – including paper used by many newspapers in Gatehouse Media.

Local News January 12, 2018

Snowbirds flock to Winter Guest Fest at Emerald Coast Convention Center

OKALOOSA ISLAND — Sheldon Haig showed up for the Winter Guest Fest on Friday morning wearing a Destin sweatshirt and an Indian Bayou ball cap.He’d have passed for a local if he wasn't wearing shorts."I don’t think I’ve had long pants on since I got here in December," the Ontario native said.Haig and his wife Pam have been snowbirding in Northwest Florida for five years now. They like to play golf and "not shovel snow," according to Pam. [...]