Jan 4, 2018
Flu cases on the rise in Santa Rosa
With an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in our area, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County (DOH-Santa Rosa) encourages everyone to protect themselves and their families from the flu by getting vaccinated.
Dec 28, 2017
2017 Year in Review
Sign-gate
Early in March the marketing firm hired by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), announced a new marketing slogan for Navarre. The motto, “Florida’s most relaxing place” would replace the long used “Florida’s best kept secret.” Problems started early in what would later be dubbed “Sign-gate.”
Dec 28, 2017
2017 Beach Year in Review
Developers lose option on Marine Park property
Arguments to build or not to build within the Navarre Beach Marine Park started last year. Though they were met with significant opposition, developers Vic Deal and Ron Ward continued with plan to build a 134-unit condominium project within the confines of the Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Dec 21, 2017
Reopening of gray triggerfish season on the horizon
Fishermen will soon be able to cast their lines into the state waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the hopes of reeling in gray triggerfish.
Dec 21, 2017
Special Tactics simulates chaos, combat in Estonian village
Combat controllers sprint through the small, rustic village donned in plate carriers and radios, ducking behind buildings for cover, calling in coordinates and relaying information to the ground force commander.
Dec 21, 2017
Eyeing health trends
If you’re like me, you often look at trendy things with a raised eyebrow. I consider myself a rebel without a cause because sometimes the mere fact that something is popular elicits a contrary reaction in me. Then there are the times I’m late to the party and find myself wondering what took me so long.
Dec 21, 2017
2017 Fitness trends
The fitness world saw massive growth in 2017 with some trends exploding on the scene while others just grew in popularity. Which did you participate in? Which do you think have staying power for 2018?
Dec 21, 2017
Smart siblings seeks loving family
Hanna and Hunter would love to be adopted by someone who will allow them to remain in contact with their two older siblings.
Dec 21, 2017
Fight over four houses highlights bigger problems
Technically, it came down to four houses, but there was much more at stake. That was the position of a crowd of Whispering Pines Boulevard residents who addressed the Board of County Commissioners Dec. 14.
Dec 21, 2017
Burglary, battery of police dog result in 10-year sentence
Following his conviction for battery of a police dog and other charges, a Pace man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.