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As a volunteer for the Council on Aging of West Florida, Judy Allen knows what it’s like to go into a warm home on an unbearably hot summer afternoon.

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County reminds residents that a rabies alert is currently in effect for the Navarre area after another report of possible rabies in a kitten.  The kitten died after developing neurologic symptoms; however, rabies could not be confirmed because the brain was not suitable for testing.  As a precaution, three Navarre residents who were exposed to the kitten are receiving post exposure rabies vaccine.  The rabies alert will be in effect until Aug. 5. 

Gulf Islands National Seashore offers visitors opportunities to see wildlife and enjoy water activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and fishing.

Eglin Air Force Base – The 96th Civil Engineer Group’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight led its first joint law enforcement improvised explosive device awareness training June 8.

Eglin Air Force Base – The 20th Space Control Squadron Airmen led the first joint Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Eglin first responders to conduct active shooter training here, June 27.

Last week we discussed the rising trend of functional medicine. But what can you expect if you head over to an appointment with a functional medicine practitioner? What makes it different than your average primary care appointment?

One of the best ways to achieve lasting results toward a healthy lifestyle is to identify and overcome your personal triggers. A trigger is an event or circumstance that prompts a certain behavior or emotion.

Christian is a really sweet little boy with a heartwarming smile and some big challenges.

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is conducting an ongoing investigation at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, commencing this week, according to Navy public affairs officer Lt. Elizabeth Feaster. The investigation coincides with a maintenance inspection of all TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters belonging to Training Air Wing FIVE, a unit that conducts advanced flight training for several hundred aviation students per year. The inspection was prompted by a safety concern, said Lt. Feaster. The public affairs office did not elaborate on the nature of the concern.

Thomas E. Matassa, 24, of Gulf Breeze was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for receipt of child pornography, the maximum sentence allowable under federal law.