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Prayerful reflection

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 12:05 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Around 40 people paused in prayerful reflection last Saturday, hoping the unity of their thoughts, combined with the sheer mystical power of water, might trigger a reversal of misfortune in the muddy waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Beach

Questionnaire aims to evaluate psychological effects of spill

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 12:02 Written by Jennifer Hensley

Since news of the tragic explosion that prompted one of the worst man-made disasters in history first broke, Santa Rosa County residents have been watching, waiting and quietly anticipating the effects of the catastrophe.

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Health & Fitness

Celebrate July 4th safely

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 11:58 Written by Staff Reports

Santa Rosa County Emergency Management urges everyone to use caution and common sense when using fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend. Fireworks, while fun, can also be very dangerous. Residents are reminded that the only legal firework products allowed in the State of Florida should bear the wording "emits a fountain or shower of sparks." Aerial devices are prohibited. The State Fire Marshal's approved sparkler list can be found at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/SFM/pdf/Sparklers2010(2).pdf. According to Florida CFO Alex Sink, using illegal fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor, and is a crime punishable by a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.

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Community

Goodin blasts BP, Coast Guard on oil spill response

Tuesday, 29 June 2010 11:52 Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 13:46 Written by Ken Garner

Enough is enough, Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Gordon Goodin said Friday of BP and U.S. Coast Guard efforts to protect the Gulf Coast from oil and natural gas spewing from the ocean’s bottom.

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2010 Oil Spill Coverage