Mar 26, 2015
Deputy sustained serious injuries in crash
A Santa Rosa County deputy was released from the hospital following a March 17 car accident in Suwannee County.
Mar 26, 2015
Commission to vote on island food vendor
Santa Rosa County Commissioners today will decide whether or not to allow vendors on county-owned commercial property on Gulf Boulevard, and some islanders are concerned the move might set a precedent.
Mar 19, 2015
Seif received Silver Star days before crash
Just four days before he was killed in a helicopter crash, Staff Sgt. Andrew Seif was awarded one of the military’s highest honors for heroism, a commendation he earned for his efforts to save a mortally wounded friend in heavy gunfire in Afghanistan.
Mar 19, 2015
State and local officials share their thoughts
Gov. Rick Scott “Today, we are saddened to learn that a Louisiana Army National Guard helicopter carrying seven Marines and four soldiers crashed during a training exercise near Eglin Air Force Base. I reached out to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal … to offer any resources they may need during this tragic time. Florida National Guard […]
Mar 19, 2015
11 killed in helicopter crash
Recovery is still underway in Santa Rosa Sound following a helicopter crash that killed 11 decorated servicemen, including a Silver Medal recipient.
Mar 19, 2015
Adjusting satellites and running nukes, he did it all
Capt. Willard “Bill” Reddel helped usher in the space-age era of satellite communications, but first he had to paint his gray ship white to appease the Nigerian government.
Mar 19, 2015
Couple provides haven for unwanted senior dogs
Gail Roland was attacked by two pit bulls in 2000 while on her rounds as a mail carrier.
Mar 19, 2015
Mar 19, 2015
Quilt of Valor presented to NATTC commanding officer
Capt. Alan Dean, commanding officer of Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), received a hand-made quilt from the Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville during a small ceremony March 6, as part of the Quilt of Valor program.
Mar 19, 2015
WSRE will host preview screening of ‘Last Days in Vietnam’
WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, will present a special preview screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Last Days in Vietnam” on Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio. Admission is free.