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Nov 17, 2023

Fire districts share Thanksgiving fire safety tips

Thanksgiving presents many challenges, from trying to wrangle children to steering clear of politics at the dinner table. Fire safety can be another challenge, so before you deep fry that Butterball, listen up.

Nov 15, 2023

Community

FWC making a difference in shoal bass conservation

Over the last two years freshwater fisheries researchers and managers with the FWC have successfully released more than 11,000 shoal bass.

It’s part of an ongoing recovery effort for the shoal bass population after Hurricane Michael devastated the Panama City area in 2018 and depleted more than 90% of it.

Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore

Nov 14, 2023

Beach, Community, News

Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for Incoming Weather

Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed the Fort Pickens area to all visitors effective as of 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, in preparation for incoming weather.

Nov 13, 2023

Community

St. Augustine Episcopal Church holds Chili Cookoff

Nov 10, 2023

Community

Swenson Park in Tiger Point reopens

The sounds of people, especially children playing, once again reverberate around Swenson Park.

On Monday, Nov. 6, the park, which has been around since the 1960s, celebrated its reopening. Earlier this year, construction began on the park as part of a grant project to update facilities and bring in a new playground.

Nov 8, 2023

Community

Gulf Breeze Will Do announces its 2023 grant winners

Gulf Breeze – Gulf Breeze Will Do, a women’s philanthropic group, awarded $37,000 in grants at its annual meeting on Nov. 5.

Nov 7, 2023

Community

White Tie Rock Ensemble rocks new stage at Juana’s

Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors Grill welcomed White Tie Rock Ensemble to their new sound side stage Nov. 2 to perform their “Yacht Rock” show. Owner of Juana’s, Kevin Rudzki was pleased with how well the concert was supported by the community.

Nov 3, 2023

Community

STEAM nights prove popular at Navarre area schools

Nov 1, 2023

Community

New K9 unit supervisor first woman in role for Sheriff’s Office

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently elevated Sgt. Chrystal Bozard to the role of supervisor of the K9 Unit. It marked the first time a woman has held the role, something Bozard doesn’t take lightly.

“I am blessed to be here, it was always my goal to get back into the unit,” Bozard said. “Its always harder for women in this career field because there’s not as many but I feel extremely blessed.”