At approximately 12:45 this afternoon, deputies were notified of a suspicious person in the area of Tate High School, armed with a rifle. Tate High School had been placed on precautionary lockdown. Multiple units responded to the area of Tate Road and Swift Creek Drive and took the individual into custody. The individual was located […]
Due to the tragic events at the Escambia County jail, The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is providing assistance and support to the inmates and Agencies involved. As of 8:00 am, we have received approximately 200 female inmates from the Escambia County Jail. Since their arrival, we have provided breakfast and clean uniforms. These females […]
With the exception of one primary school in the south end of the county, all Santa Rosa County schools will reopen on Friday morning.
With a perfect day for a softball game, the Lady Royals took the field to face the Seahawks of South Walton in the regional semi-finals for 1A. The final score, 7-2. And the Royals advance to the regional finals. The game will be played in Jay. Time has not been set yet. Chasity McCraniewas the […]
Baptist Hospital and Gulf Breeze Hospital have been responding to Escambia County Jail’s Central Booking Gas Explosion this morning. Baptist Hospital has received 50 patients. 47 total patients have been treated and released at this time. Gulf Breeze Hospital has received 31 patients. 16 total patients have been treated and released at this time. All […]
The Santa Rosa County School District has canceled school for Thursday, May 1 due to flooding at schools and unsafe road conditions. Added to the road closure list Indian Ford Road Sherwood Drive at Codell Street Bryant Bridge Road Red Rock Road
