With a mounting economic crisis following in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the Senate's Select Committee on the Economy will begin meeting in early July to consider action to assist affected businesses, individuals and local governments. The initial meeting will be held July 12 in Pensacola, the area of the state hit first and worst by the spill. 

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     There were no reports of oil product on Navarre Beach near the fishing pier this morning, July 2.

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Country comedian Larry the Cable Guy will perform July 24 at The Country Club of Brewton in Brewton, Ala., at a charity fundraiser hosted by professional golfer Boo Weekley of Milton. Only 150 tickets are available and go on sale today for $75 each, which includes dinner and drinks.

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     The heat emanating from the small conference room of the Navarre Visitor's Information Center was not due to it being packed. Tension and animosity about the BP oil spill flowed from the some 100 residents, business owners and other concerned citizens who gathered to express their feelings to former State Rep. Marco Rubio and State Rep. Matt Gaetz.

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