Nov 17, 2016
Commissioner Sam Parker sets sights on infrastructure, industrial parks
Newly sworn-in District 1 County Commissioner Sam Parker said he would work to improve infrastructure and promote business in county industrial parks Tuesday, Nov. 15, during the swearing-in ceremony for the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners.
Nov 17, 2016
Man gets 15 years for slipping cuffs
A Michigan man was sentenced in Santa Rosa County court Tuesday, Nov. 8 for escaping from police custody using a handcuff key according to the State Attorney’s office.
Nov 17, 2016
Input needed on five year plan
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is looking for citizen input into their tentative five year road work program to consider whether changes to the plan are necessary.
Nov 10, 2016
November is Family Caregiver Month
November has been tabbed Florida Family Caregiver Month by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Nov 10, 2016
Senior center health fair and bazaar beneficial in variety of ways
Three years ago the Holley Navarre Senior Center decided to host a Health Fair. It went over well and has since expanded, with a craft bazaar being added to the agenda in each of the last two years.
Nov 10, 2016
Purina, Blue Buffalo settle false advertising lawsuits
St. Louis (AP) — Rival pet food makers Nestle Purina PetCare and Blue Buffalo Co. have settled lawsuits filed against each other, both claiming false advertising.
Nov 10, 2016
DIY pet beds should be cozy, safe
There are as many ideas for do-it-yourself pet beds as there are kinds of pets. Projects range from simple sewing patterns to complex woodwork.
Nov 10, 2016
Fire restrictions tighten with drier weather
With humidity dropping and the dry spell continuing, the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center is not issuing any authorizations for acreage or pile burns and has raised its Fire Readiness Level to three.
Nov 10, 2016
Red snapper season extended into late November
Recreational fishing in the Gulf is big business. According to Amanda Nalley, the public information specialist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, it brings in billions each year, and that includes fishing for red snapper.
Nov 10, 2016
Preserving the legacy: Award recognizes selfless Airman
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – In order to preserve the legacy of a fallen teammate, the Special Tactics community dedicated the first-ever Tech. Sgt. Timothy Officer Jr award at a TACP course graduation ceremony Nov. 3, at Hurlburt Field.