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Senate panel pobe oil spill economics

Friday, 02 July 2010 19:46 Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 08:04 Written by Staff Reports

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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Beachgoers out and about

Friday, 02 July 2010 08:47

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

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Larry the Cable Guy to perform at golf event

Friday, 02 July 2010 07:42 Written by Ken Garner

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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Tensions rise over BP spill response

Thursday, 01 July 2010 15:48

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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Drunk Driver Sentenced in April Fool's Day Fatality

Thursday, 01 July 2010 10:51 Written by Ken Garner

The Navarre drunk driver who caused the April Fools’ Day 2009 death of Bartholomew Cole was sentenced on Wednesday to 25 years in prison.

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Mom and daughter OK after wreck

Wednesday, 30 June 2010 10:31

A Gulf Breeze mom and her daughter received minor injuries following a two-car wreck on Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach yesterday, June 29.

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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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