Dec 17, 2015
No charges to be filed against man who killed dogs
No charges are being filed against Ronald Bliss of Birmingham Drive in Navarre for killing three dogs. All reports indicate he was protecting his chickens from being attacked by the dogs in his yard.
Dec 17, 2015
FWC commends recently approved Seminole County bear ordinance
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission commends Seminole County on its unanimous vote Tuesday to approve an ordinance that will help deter bears from lingering in Seminole County neighborhoods. The ordinance requires residents to take precautions to remove food attractants such as unsecured garbage and encourages the use of bear-resistant trash receptacles.
Dec 17, 2015
Doolittle Raider visits Hurlburt airmen
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — One of the last surviving Doolittle Raiders visited Air Commandos here Dec. 9.
Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, co-pilot to Lt. Col. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid, was at the 319th Special Operations Squadron for a Q&A session.
Dec 17, 2015
Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron named best in DOD
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — The Department of Defense named the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence, during this year’s secretary of defense awards ceremony held Dec. 8.
Dec 17, 2015
Eating more fruits and vegetables can help heart health later in life
Most remember vividly the days when Mom and Dad wouldn’t allow dessert before vegetables had been eaten. Still today, parents do their best to convince kids that plants are healthy. For kids, groans often replace chewing: The bizarre foods of varying (usually) green shades rarely elicit a positive response.
Dec 17, 2015
What to Eat for a Healthier Heart
Experts agree that fruits and vegetables maintain healthy arteries. But exactly what kinds of fruits and vegetables should you eat? Here are a few heart-healthy foods to add to or complement your diet.
Dec 17, 2015
Woman accused of battery on elderly woman
A 19-year-old Gulf Breeze woman, Cori Luster, has been arrested for aggravated battery on a person 65 years or older.
Dec 17, 2015
County may partner in running pier
The Navarre Beach pier operator has averted a debt default and takeover of its operations by Santa Rosa County, but Coastal Concessions nevertheless says sharing business responsibilities could help avoid a future financial crisis.
Dec 17, 2015
Parents stored acid in sippy cup
Kyle and Amber Cooley in Milton were arrested Dec. 10 on charges of felony child neglect and possession and production of drugs and drug equipment stemming from a 911 call Amber Cooley made Dec. 9.
Dec 17, 2015
Police say shooting involved drugs
A drug deal nearly turned deadly Friday night, Dec. 11. Santa Rosa deputies say that Tyjuwan Jahdeil Vades Jenkins, a 17-year-old Navarre male, agreed to meet another subject at the Tom Thumb located at Laredo Street and Highway 87 south to buy marijuana. At some point during their meeting, Jenkins pointed a gun at the other male and shot him in the leg.