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02/24/2025

We're giving a big round of applause to one of our AMAZING in-house Mental Health Therapists, Margot, who just received her PCIT certification!

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a behavior management therapy for children ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Developed 50 years ago, it is one of the most evidence-based behavior management therapies with over 300 peer-reviewed articles demonstrating its effectiveness. PCIT is designed for young children with aggression, oppositional and/or defiant behavior, hyperactivity, anger outbursts, emotional dysregulation, etc. PCIT utilizes play therapy and attachment principles to enhance the child-caregiver relationship in phase one and then teaches authoritative parenting strategies to maintain the warm relationship while also enforcing limit-setting in phase two.

Requirements for PCIT certification include a 40-hour training, one year of PCIT consultation calls, 4 video case reviews, and completion of 2 cases.

Congratulations, Margot!

02/24/2025

02/22/2025

JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR MAKING BOMB THREATS TOWARD A SANTA ROSA COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL

A 13-year-old from Walton County has been arrested for making bomb threats toward a Santa Rosa County school via Snapchat. Working in close partnership with Walton County SO, the suspect, Wolfgang Curtis Dewitz, is now facing a FELONY-level charge for this fake threat. Booking photo from Walton County Jail is attached.

Parents and guardians, please be vigilant in protecting your children and ensuring they understand the serious consequences of making threats.

To students, take note: even if threats are made from outside our county, we will track you down, hold you accountable, and make sure justice is served.

Sheriff Johnson will make you Facebook Famous and show you the real consequences of your fake threat. Threats have no place in our schools.

02/21/2025

Sheriff Johnson and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office are proud to honor Special Operations Major Doug Bringmans for his incredible 25 years of service to this agency and community! 🌟 Sheriff Johnson presented Major Bringmans with his well-deserved service pin, marking over two decades of dedication, leadership, and commitment to our community.

Thank you, Major Bringmans, for your tireless efforts and unwavering service. Here's to many more years of excellence! 🙌

02/19/2025

Santa Rosa County, we have a serious Mardi Gras situation—our float for the Navarre Mardi Gras Parade is at risk of being under-beaded! 😱🎭🎉

If you’ve got leftover beads from the Milton Mardi Gras Parade, or just an excessive stash you’ve been hoarding since 2008 (no judgment here) They can now go to good use for your community!

Help us keep the good times rolling and avoid the embarrassment of throwing… high fives instead of beads.

Bead Drop-Off Details:
📍 Where? Any Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office District Office
⏰ When? Now through this Friday, February 21st, 8 AM – 4 PM
🚔 Drop-off locations:
• Gulf Breeze: 5613 Highway 98
• Navarre: 8597 High School Blvd
• Pace: 4775 Pace Patriot Blvd
• East Milton: 5755 East Milton Rd
• Jay: 3695 Highway 4

Don’t let us go beadless! Help us make Navarre’s 2025 Mardi Gras Parade one for the community to remember.

See you there! 🎭

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02/19/2025

Behind every successful emergency response is a calm and collected voice guiding the way and providing information.

Today, we recognize our Dispatcher, Lola Gavere, for her outstanding assistance during a recent incident. Her precise communication along with her ability to coordinate multiple Units played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of both our Deputies and the citizens involved.

In moments of crisis, the dedication of our Dispatchers and quick thinking make all the difference. Thank you, Lola, for embodying the highest standards of excellence and commitment to public safety. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! 👏

Show your appreciation for all Dispatchers in the comments! 📞

02/05/2025

🌟 A Night of Kindness & Compassion 🌟
On January 29th, 2025, Deputy Mackenzie responded to a call about a lady walking around at 2 a.m. When he found her, it was clear she was struggling with dementia and couldn't remember who she was or where she lived. She mistakenly told him her name was "Robin," but after some searching, it was discovered her name was Esther.
Deputy Mackenzie didn’t just drop her off and move on; he took the time to drive her around for over two hours, searching for her home. When she mentioned she was hungry, Deputy Mackenzie took her to Waffle House and even shared a meal with her.
Thanks to his dedication and empathy, along with the support of Dispatcher T. Carey, Esther was safely returned to her family at Gulf Breeze Hospital.
This story is a powerful reminder of the compassion that our first responders show every day. Thank you, Deputy Mackenzie and Dispatcher T. Carey, for making a real difference! 💚

01/30/2025

In today's digital world, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal data. Don't worry, a few smart habits will go a long way in protecting your personal information!

Our Information Technology Division is here to help and shares some tips with the community to protect their online identity and practice overall online safety!

We encourage you to share this to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal information online. In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding your data is more critical than ever. Do you use your cell phone to make a purchase? If you do ensure you are cautious. Here are a few key steps you can take to protect your personal information:

Strengthen Your Passwords – Use complex, unique passwords for each account, and consider a password manager for added security.

Enable Duo/Multi-Factor Authentication – Adding an extra layer of protection ensures that even if your password is compromised, your account remains secure.

Be Cautious with Public Wi-Fi – Avoid accessing sensitive information on public networks.

Review Privacy Settings – Regularly check the privacy settings on your social media accounts and devices to control what information is shared.

Recognize Phishing Attempts – Be wary of suspicious emails, messages, or calls requesting personal or financial information.

🔗 Helpful Resources:
https://www.staysafeonline.org/resources/online-safety-and-privacy

https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/651/Internet-Safety

https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/online-safety-toolkit-no-year-2023-12.pdf

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is committed to helping our community stay safe—online and offline. Protect your data today and every day!

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01/23/2025

News Alert: EASTBOUND Interstate 10 (I-10) will open to traffic from Mile Marker 70 (State Road 285) to the Alabama/Florida State Line

UPDATED: Effective 4 p.m. EST (Jan 23), a portion of EASTBOUND Interstate 10 (I-10) will reopen to traffic from Mile Marker 70 (State Road 285) to the Alabama/Florida State Line (shown in green on the map). This means that I-10 is now reopened in both directions (eastbound and westbound) from Mile Marker 70 (State Road 285) to the Alabama/Florida State Line.

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

Things are quickly evolving today. We will update older posts with this information as well.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.

Santa Rosa County Public Works crews are currently evaluating major county roadways. Travelers are asked to avoid the following county roadways due to extremely icy conditions:

- Munson Highway from Highway 4 north to the Alabama line

- Quintette Road from Alderbrook Boulevard (Ashley Plantation Subdivision) north to the Escambia County Line

As temperatures rise and ice loosens, crews will grate icy areas to improve roadway safety.

Any open roadways should be traveled with extreme caution due to icy conditions.

01/23/2025

UPDATE - Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.

Santa Rosa County Public Works crews are currently evaluating major county roadways. Travelers are asked to avoid the following county roadways due to extremely icy conditions:

- Munson Highway from Highway 4 north to the Alabama line

- Quintette Road from Alderbrook Boulevard (Ashley Plantation Subdivision) north to the Escambia County Line

As temperatures rise and ice loosens, crews will grate icy areas to improve roadway safety.

Any open roadways should be traveled with extreme caution due to icy conditions.

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ADDITIONAL INFO:
Thursday, Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m.

The Yellow River Bridge on Hwy. 87 South has reopened ONE LANE for traffic. Follow instructions for alternating traffic flow. Use extreme caution when approaching the area. Seeking an alternate route is encouraged.

The Chappie James 3-Mile Bridge (Pensacola Bay Bridge) has reopened. Use extreme caution as conditions are still hazardous. Only travel if necessary.

Per the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office FL, Highway 90 from Canal Street to the Okaloosa County line has reopened.

For real-time traffic updates, check https://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/traffic/live_traffic_feed.html or FL511.com.

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

𝗦𝗥𝗖𝗗𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭/𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟱 - 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗔𝗠

Wow—yesterday’s snowfall was truly historic! We hope you and your family had the opportunity to make special memories together. ❄☃

Due to unsafe road conditions for both staff and students, all schools and district offices will remain closed on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24. This also includes all afterschool activities, as well as before and after care programs through Community School.

We have been closely monitoring road conditions and ice accumulation in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Mobile and Santa Rosa Emergency Management. Any snow that melts today will very likely refreeze overnight causing hazardous driving conditions again on Thursday and Friday.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you continue to enjoy this unexpected time together! We look forward to seeing our students and staff back on Monday, January 27.

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

SPS issued by NWS MOB at 22 Jan 2025 02:30 UTC

01/20/2025

Our area has been upgraded to an Extreme Cold Weather Warning from 9 p.m. Sunday evening to 11 a.m. Monday.

An Extreme Cold Watch is also in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday morning.

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above possible.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to wind chills as low as 5 to 10 degrees. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause exposed water pipes to rupture.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

01/20/2025

❄️𝗦𝗥𝗖𝗗𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝟭/𝟭𝟵/𝟮𝟱 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟱𝟬𝗣𝗠❄️

Due to extremely cold temperatures and winter weather potential, all Santa Rosa County Schools and district offices will be closed on both Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. All district afterschool activities for Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 are cancelled as well. This also include our before and afterschool programs with Santa Rosa Community Schools and our Latchkey programs.

This decision was made with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority, in collaboration with the National Weather Service of Mobile and the Santa Rosa Emergency Management Office.

We understand that unexpected closures can be challenging for families, and we appreciate your understanding as we take necessary precautions to ensure safety for all students and staff.

We encourage you to continue to monitor district communications for further updates. Please stay warm and safe! Have a wonderful evening.