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Saltwater fishing regulations are still in force

Saturday, 19 June 2010 20:03 Written by Staff Reports

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants everyone to know that even though some recreational and commercial saltwater fishing seasons have been temporarily extended and people can saltwater fish without a license on Father's Day weekend, all other Florida saltwater fishing regulations are still in effect.

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BP claims payments exceed $100 million

Saturday, 19 June 2010 19:59 Written by Staff Reports

On Satuday, BP announced that it has paid $104 million to residents along the Gulf Coast for claims filed as a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Bicyclist succombs to injuries sustained in Sunday wreck

Friday, 18 June 2010 15:19 Last Updated on Saturday, 19 June 2010 09:12

A Navarre cyclist who was struck by a car Sunday afternoon succumbed to his injuries late Tuesday.

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Sen. LeMieux to Obama Administration: Where are Florida's skimmers?

Friday, 18 June 2010 15:03 Written by Staff Reports

U.S. Senator George LeMieux, R-FL, along with Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, and Richard Burr, R-NC, sent a letter to President Obama June 18 requesting clarification on the status of foreign vessels taking part in gulf oil spill clean up efforts. In the letter, the senators address the confusion surrounding the Jones Act waiver requirement. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection states there are only 20 oil skimming vessels currently operating off the coast of Florida.

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Kemp named chairman of Florida Press Association

Friday, 18 June 2010 14:09 Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 09:13 Written by Staff Reports

Jim Doughton, of the Gainesville Sun, passed the chairman's gavel of the Florida Press Association Board of Directors, to Sandi Kemp, publisher of the Navarre Press, during the annual FPA and FSNE Convention in Sarasota Friday. Kemp then became chairman of the FPA Board of Directors.

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New jobless claims up sharply as layoffs persist

Thursday, 17 June 2010 10:09 Written by AP News

The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped last week after three straight declines, another sign that the pace of layoffs has not slowed.

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Letter to Santa Rosa County Residents from Commissioner Goodin Regarding Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Thursday, 17 June 2010 07:11 Last Updated on Friday, 18 June 2010 14:48 Written by Staff Reports

The days since we first learned of the Deepwater Horizon Oil spill have been an emotional rollercoaster ride for us all. It is difficult not to be fearful, sad, angry and frustrated with what has taken place.

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