Sep 7, 2017
Local racers go ultra
In case marathons aren’t enough of a challenge for those who love such a thing, ultramarathons are climbing in popularity in today’s fitness world.
Aug 31, 2017
Closer look at life as an FWC fisheries biologist
Eric Weather used to watch the televised adventures of Jacques Cousteau. It eventually led him to a career in fisheries research as a biologist with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
Aug 31, 2017
Fighting back
Eglin Air Force Base – The Women’s Equality Day committee hosted two women’s self-defense events at the fitness lab here Aug. 16 and 17.
Aug 31, 2017
Excuses are like…
Have you ever heard that saying, “Opinions are like ____; everyone’s got one?” In my role as a personal trainer and health coach, I feel that way about excuses. Here are the most common excuses given when it comes to getting healthy:
Aug 31, 2017
Law of motion causes Gulf Breeze traffic standstills
Sir Isaac Newton could have told you so: There would be consequences to tinkering with the timing of traffic lights in the City of Gulf Breeze in an effort to smooth vehicular flow on Highway 98.
Aug 31, 2017
Emergency officials keep Cold War vigilance
Although a nuclear attack on our area is far less likely than such natural catastrophes as hurricanes, Daniel Hahn has a plan to take cover in his house and use a large couch as a shield from gamma rays.
Aug 31, 2017
County passed up economic planning grant
Every year Santa Rosa officials apply for and win grants for hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state and federal governments, and they’re currently focused on gaining millions more as the county’s share of the BP oil spill settlement.
Aug 31, 2017
Police recover property in burglary arrests
Three teenagers were arrested Aug. 23 in relation to a series of vehicle burglaries, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office report.
Aug 31, 2017
Hurlburt Field airman dead in car accident
An Air Force officer stationed at Hurlburt Field died in a car accident in Texas Aug. 26, according to a press release from 1st Special Operations Wing public affairs.
Aug 31, 2017
Fire district’s bold increase angers payers
Navarre residents received two tax notices in the mail this year. Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser Greg Brown sent out TRIM (Truth in Millage) notices of proposed ad-valorem taxes, but for the first time of his tenure he declined to send the Holley Navarre Fire Department (HNFD) assessment increase notices.