Jan 21, 2016
Fight leads to arson arrest
A fight between two men at the Navarre Park restrooms on Saturday morning Jan. 23 led to one of them being arrested for an arson that had just occurred.
Jan 21, 2016
Stan Bellamy – Senior Profile
“So what would you like to know?” asked Stan Bellamy, one of the residents at The Beacon Assisted Living and Retirement Community in Gulf Breeze. Stan, a retired engineer, relocated with his wife, Leta Bellamy, to Gulf Breeze from Indianapolis, Ind., about 20 year ago in order to enjoy their retirement. After some problems with their health however, they moved to The Beacon and have been doing fairly well there ever since.
Jan 21, 2016
Historic Alzheimer’s funding increase signed into law
The Alzheimer’s Association, the leading advocate for federal Alzheimer’s disease research funding and caregiver support, highlighted the historic $350 million increase for Alzheimer’s disease research funding in the FY2016 budget, signed into law by President Barack Obama.
Jan 21, 2016
2 new dog breeds join American Kennel Club’s roster
New York – A hairless terrier and an ancient North African hound are ready to run with the pack of dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.
Jan 21, 2016
FWC in process of reclassifying manatee status
Katie Tripp won’t argue that the manatee population in Florida is at a healthy level.
Jan 21, 2016
J-Team setting up missions for success
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Military operations require flexibility and they aren’t always in ideal locations. When needed, there is a team of civil engineers who are able to build and tear down small temporary bases in a short period of time for special operations forces in austere locations.
Jan 21, 2016
25th Anniversary of Desert Storm
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — At 8 a.m., Jan. 16, 1991, Iraqi forces were firmly planted in Kuwait after the UN Security Council deadline for their withdrawal had expired.
Jan 21, 2016
Tough Mudder’s grant money reduced
The state grant funding sought by Santa Rosa County to promote Tough Mudder Inc.’s military-style endurance event in April will be limited to about one-third of the requested $30,000.
Jan 21, 2016
Four elected to Holley-Navarre Water System Board
In a very poor voter turnout, the members of the Holley-Navarre Water System elected four representatives to the governing board of the company Tuesday night. Bien May, James Calkins and Robert Coley were re-elected to the board for three-year terms. Brian Kelly was elected for a one-year term.
Jan 21, 2016
Is new Executive Order cause for gun owners to worry?
On Jan. 5, a tearful-eyed President Obama set out a call to action for the American people in a public speech outlining his new executive order on limiting gun violence.