Tourist development project list takes shape
A revisit of the strategic plan resulted in a checklist of projects for the Tourist Development Council (TDC) Sept. 6 as the council weighed where their best investments would be to increase quality of place.
Traffic study recommends stoplights for Spencer Field
As Pace’s rapid growth parallels trends seen in Navarre just a few years ago, the Board of County Commissioners is looking into ways to keep pace with Pace.
Founder Hughes terminated from Beach Community Bank
After being removed from the CEO seat in July, founder of Beach Community Bank Tony Hughes was terminated from employment with the bank Aug. 31.
Alligator hunting delivers big thrills
Alligator hunting offers quite the thrill. Local hunter Nick Naylor will tell you as much.
Eglin’s living shoreline
Eglin Air Force Base – Nearly 100 volunteers have taken turns moving rocks along Eglin’s shorelines near Postl Point to protect nearby archaeological sites from the impacts of erosion.
Agencies stonewalling on bridge flaws
Sen. Bill Nelson’s office is warning that thousands of cracks found in construction on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, among others, “may involve inadequate supervision.”
Raiders proactive in approach to safety at football games
Last weekend was one of the most violent on a football Friday night. There were three shootings outside stadiums in three different states, including Florida, and that has prompted a more proactive approach to preventing future incidents.
Scott calls for reallocation of safe school funds
Gov. Rick Scott is urging Florida lawmakers to redirect the roughly $58 million remaining from the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program and send it instead to the state’s school districts for additional school safety funding.
New school board seeks harmony with teachers
With two teachers union-backed candidates winning seats on the Santa Rosa School Board, some members foresee more cooperation on the lingering pay dispute that could ease contention with District Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick.
Williamson loss means state, national vacancies
When current District 4 County Commissioner Rob Williamson finishes his term in mid-November, he will leave a few positions vacant.










