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Counties rally together in Tallahassee

Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:19

“I have good news,” said Santa Rosa County Commissioner Jim Melvin regarding his trip to Tallahassee for the Florida Association of Counties Legislative Days on April 3-5.

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Gun shot victim taken to hospital

Monday, 08 April 2013 16:18 Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 April 2013 13:29 Written by Staff Reports

Morris Junior Green shot himself after Santa Rosa County deputies identified Green as the driver of a vehicle that alluded deputies earlier that morning on April 8.

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Hundreds of pets receive blessing

Monday, 08 April 2013 08:09 Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 09:39 Written by Staff Reports

An estimated 650 pets, ranging from Great Danes to guinea pigs, were honored Sunday, April 7, in the annual Blessing of the Pets ceremony at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church.

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Tour de Cure for diabetes

Saturday, 06 April 2013 08:29 Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 09:40

More than 350 cyclists registered for the 5th annual Tour de Cure cycling event held April 6. Cyclists took part in one of three rides: a 62-mile; a 42-mile; or a 22-mile ride.

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License-free fishing Saturday

Thursday, 04 April 2013 07:17 Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 08:41 Written by Staff Reports

On Saturday, April 6, anglers will be able to fish Florida's freshwaters without a fishing license, announced the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Fundraiser for Santa Rosa Kids' House

Thursday, 04 April 2013 06:37 Last Updated on Sunday, 07 April 2013 19:09 Written by Staff Reports

Alphy's Catfish House will hold a fundraiser on April 6 for the Santa Rosa Kids' House. A percentage of the breakfast and lunch proceeds will be donated to the Kids' House.

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Santa Rosa County Fair kicks off Friday

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:02

The annual Santa Rosa County Fair opens Friday night with Midnight Madness from 5 p.m.-2 a.m., featuring 23 rides on the midway, expanded hands-on agricultural exhibits and other classic attractions for all ages.

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