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Scott announces job creation in Pensacola

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:10 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 15:15 Written by Staff Reports

Governor Rick Scott visited Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola on April 3 to announce NFCU’s plans to create 1,500 new jobs and to invest $200 million in capital in the Northwest Florida Region.

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Born alive on track for protection

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:11 Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:17

Representative Cary Pigman, R-Avon Park, began his freshman year bringing his experience as an emergency medical physician to the forefront, sponsoring House Bill 1129, an act relating to infants born alive.

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Santa Rosa County Fair kicks off Friday

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 09:02 Written by Romi White

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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Massage therapy helps breast cancer survivors

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:53 Written by Roxanne Baker

The physical and emotional effects of a mastectomy can last long after surgery. But massage therapist Heather Watson hopes to ease that pain and start the healing process with the power of touch.

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Raiders place 2nd at Panhandle Championships

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:41 Written by Ken Garner

Nick Benton won two gold medals March 28 to lead Navarre High School to a second-place finish at the Panhandle Track and Field Championships.

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A family torn apart

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:41

When Barbara Birks lost her 32-year-old daughter Sidra in July 2010, she was grief-stricken, but she took comfort in knowing she would have a relationship with Sidra’s son, Blake.

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