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Robbery suspect still at large

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:24 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies are still looking for a person they believe is responsible for nearly a half dozen robberies this month alone.

The first robbery occurred nearly a month ago, when thieves broke into the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on the Okaloosa County/Santa Rosa County line.

Just two weeks later, T.C.’s Front Porch, a popular local eatery, and the Navarre American Legion were hit.

For more on this story, check out the Sept. 30 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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Milton murders perplex police

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:23 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 15:27 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A double murder in Milton has law enforcement officials searching for clues – and citizens demanding answers.

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Sand sculpting festival deemed a success

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:21 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 15:27 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Organizers for the first-ever sand sculpting festival at Navarre Beach said they were thrilled with the turnout last weekend for the two-day event which drew spectators from as far away as Arkansas.

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Wilkins sentenced in ‘heinous’ standoff

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:21 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A Fort Walton Beach man was sentenced to life in state prison for his part in a standoff with Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies in 2007.

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Deputy OK after wreck

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:20 Written by Jennifer Hensley

A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy is OK after flipping his patrol car Sunday night.

Deputy Brad Baney, 27, was en route to an armed disturbance around 11:50 p.m. Sunday when his car hydroplaned and spun out of control, landing upside down on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 98.

According to a report issued by the Florida Highway Patrol, Baney’s vehicle was in “emergency operating mode” when it struck a palm tree, skidded over a pool of standing water and overturned.

For more on this story, check out the Sept. 30 edition of the Navarre Press, or subscribe online.

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Eagles soar past Raiders

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:19 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 15:29 Written by Jim Miller

Navarre High School came out on the short end of a 33-13 score Friday as the Raiders were unable to contain Pine Forests’ multi-talented star, Loucheiz Purifoy.

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Navarre man confesses to double homicide in Alabama

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 14:17 Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 15:28 Written by Ken Garner

Last month, a Navarre man admitted his role in a 15-year-old double homicide. Now the only survivor of that vicious 1995 attack is suing for unspecified damages.