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Fireplace inspections important for family safety

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:49 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:53 Written by Sandi Kemp

Fireplaces are fixtures in many Northwest Florida homes, but go without notice until temperatures start dropping. Thoughts of warm nights by the fire and the ambience a fire creates are inviting. However, homeowners may want to think twice before striking that match if they have not had their fireplaces inspected by a qualified inspector. Santa Rosa County has already had one fire this month that was directly related to a hole or crack in the fireplace chimney flue.

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Community

New leadership at Navarre area NCADD

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:41 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 14:45 Written by David Clothier

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of North Florida, Inc. recently announced a change in leadership. Services previously offered will continue uninterrupted with a new highly qualified, experienced staff.

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Community

Navarre High star student has 18,000 reasons to celebrate

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:40 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:44 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Like most high school seniors, Hannah Johnson is excited about college. A petite cheerleader and a bright smile, Johnson said she is most looking forward to meeting new people and starting what she calls the “next phase” of her life.

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Education

Navarre Beach Firefighter local files complaint with NLRB

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:02 Written by David Clothier

On Monday, the Navarre Beach Professional Firefighters, the local for the International Association of Fire Fighters, filed papers with the National Labor Relations Board claiming unfair labor practices by the board of directors of Navarre Beach Fire Department Inc. Officers with the local noted that this is the second time they have taken this type of action, following a filing four years ago.

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Rosado found guilty of robbery with a weapon

Wednesday, 22 December 2010 11:50 Written by David Clothier

The State Attorney’s office announced earlier this week that on Dec. 17, Robert Rosado was found guilty of the offense of robbery with a weapon, which is a first degree felony.

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