Jul 20, 2017
Pride, doubts mix in vivid memories of Vietnam
It was the war he couldn’t wait to fight. Patrick McCrary wanted to be in Vietnam.
Jul 20, 2017
Kitten season taxes shelters
Vicki Hoff, manager of the Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS) shelter in Fort Walton Beach, recently arrived at work one morning to find a box – wrapped in a garbage bag –sitting at the front door.
Jul 20, 2017
Efforts still being made to improve scallop population
While the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently restructured the season structure for recreational scalloping, the outlook for that opportunity opening up in Northwest Florida in the near future isn’t the brightest.
Jul 20, 2017
Chaplain candidates participate in internship
Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi – About 20 years ago, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor placed his hands on a 7-year-old boy’s forehead. After a moment of reflection, he prophesied the boy would be a man of God. Today that boy is now 2nd Lt. William Hammond, an Air Force chaplain candidate completing his Master of Divinity.
Jul 20, 2017
Inspiration to go around
One of the coolest things about my job is that I get to be inspired by people who do cool things.
Jul 20, 2017
Williamson listening tour arrives in Navarre
Board of County Commissioners Chairman Rob Williamson continued his third annual listening tour with a July 12 meeting at the Navarre Beach Visitors Center.
Jul 20, 2017
Courthouse quest requires money and momentum
The proposed location for a new county courthouse on Avalon Boulevard is owned by a Pensacola businessman who is trying to roughly double his 2009 investment of $550,000 in the 19-acre site.
Jul 20, 2017
Attempted murder suspect arrested in Gulf Breeze
A July 14 traffic stop in Gulf Breeze led to the arrest of an attempted murder suspect.
Jul 20, 2017
Teachers win support in salary battle
As the first day of school approaches, negotiations of the master contract for compensation of Santa Rosa teachers and educational support staff continues — but progress was made July 10 toward a resolution.
Jul 20, 2017
Pediatric center opens in Gulf Breeze
A new 8,000 square-foot pediatric facility in Gulf Breeze opened its doors July 14.