Jun 28, 2018
Property tax burden could shift under ballot proposals
Non-homestead properties in Santa Rosa County could see their taxes automatically rise next year if a ballot initiative known as Amendment 2 fails in November.
Jun 28, 2018
Gina Waterhouse serves as inspiration to others in her fight against the disease
Gina Waterhouse learned she had Alzheimer’s disease two years ago. She was 63.
Jun 28, 2018
Ferry service finally starts up in Pensacola Bay
As Pelican Perch made its way across the glistening water of Pensacola Bay Wednesday afternoon, with the view from the ferry boat second to none and the Blue Angels soaring high above in the blue sky–a bonus layer to this beautiful backdrop–Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Jun 28, 2018
Creating a helping hand
Eglin Air Force Base – “I have this skill,” said Senior Airman Timothy Bergin. “Why wouldn’t I use this skill I have to give back to someone else?”
Jun 28, 2018
Man arrested for threatening texts to officer
A man with a stockpile of firearms was arrested in Navarre and charged with aggravated stalking June 18 after allegedly sending multiple threats of violence to a law enforcement officer and his family.
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.