Jun 21, 2018
Alzheimer’s research continues to move forward
Dr. Rodney Guttman, a University of West Florida professor and researcher, has been studying Alzheimer’s disease for more than 20 years. For him, the slow progress toward finding a prevention, treatment or cure hasn’t led to frustration.
Jun 21, 2018
FWC active in its approach to dealing with alligator issues
Alligators are a part of Florida, and as their habitat is reduced because of development near water, more and more conflicts with humans arise. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is doing what it can to combat that problem and keep issues to a minimum.
Jun 21, 2018
Women inspiring next generation’s successes
Eglin Air Force Base – “I want to be a good person, I want to be a good chief and I do believe in leaving a legacy, not for me but for the next generation.”
Jun 21, 2018
Service dog provides love, laughter, support
Eglin Air Force Base – Recently, Staff Sgt. Brent Young, 96th Security Forces Squadron, competed in multiple events at the annual Warrior Games. By his side throughout was his friend and service dog, Cairo.
Jun 21, 2018
New chapter begins in water board tumult
Going full circle in reorganizing for the second time since January, what’s left of the Holley Navarre Water System board seems to be right where it was early this year: promising transparency and better management.
Jun 21, 2018
Calkins’ legacy of chaos and political future
James Calkins is moving on with an eye on moving up.
Jun 21, 2018
Local option sales tax may fund new Avalon sports park
Following the acceptance by voters of a half-cent local option sales tax (LOST) in November 2016, the Board of County Commissioners held a series of public meetings throughout the county asking what the public would like to see done with that money.
Jun 21, 2018
Subdivision gets go-ahead for higher density
A new subdivision taking shape at the western edge of Holley by the Sea has gotten preliminary clearance to expand to 360 homes.
Jun 21, 2018
Sanborn supporters lament his exit from TDC
Jack Sanborn’s forced resignation from the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council last week came so suddenly that some of his supporters missed their chance to send letters backing him.
Jun 21, 2018
Pier likely to get temporary restroom
A restroom is likely to be placed on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier later this summer, but it will not meet with specifications of the Americans with Disabilities Act.