Oct 29, 2015
Oriole Beach Elementary student dies
A 5-year old Oriole Beach Elementary kindergartner has died from an unconfirmed case of viral meningitis. The school principal, Joshua McGrew, issued a letter to all parents of students in an effort to reassure them of their children’s safety.
Oct 29, 2015
Public pushes pack on RESTORE plans
Too much process and not enough progress to protect our precious coast.
Oct 29, 2015
Blue Angels Homecoming show Nov. 6-7
Pensacola, Fla. — The Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will close the 2015 season at their annual Homecoming Air Show aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.
Oct 29, 2015
Military Road paved the way for U.S. Highway 98
Every Navarre citizen has driven on U.S. Highway 98 at one time or another. Its traffic in recent times due to construction has been a source of frustration; but its existence provides convenient transportation for everyone. More importantly, Highway 98 is a vital artery of revenue for Navarre and the surrounding cities. Each year, Highway 98 brings millions of dollars in business, tourist revenue, goods and services to Navarre. Without this highway, the development of Navarre would hardly have progressed to the state that it exists in to this day. While the actual Highway 98 came into existence in the 1930s, this important route along the coast of Northwest Florida may have been around much longer.
Oct 29, 2015
Pilots in deadly Black Hawk crash disobeyed orders
The pilots of a Black Hawk military helicopter that crashed last March, killing all 11 service members aboard, had disobeyed direct orders by flying into worsening weather, according to an investigation report.
Oct 22, 2015
Florida’s Ombudsman Program a voice for residents
The statistics are astounding. According to Florida’s Long-term Care Ombudsman Program, nearly 60 percent of long-term care residents in Florida do not receive visits from family members and friends. Unfortunately, that means that no one is looking out for their best interests when it comes to their health, safety, welfare and personal rights.
Oct 22, 2015
Panther births down from past years
Panther births are down compared to past years, but that doesn’t mean the population is on the decline in Florida.
Oct 22, 2015
Halloween tricks for your pets
Nothing is quite as comical or cute as your pet in a Halloween costume. And there is no reason to keep your pet from participating in the celebrations, but common sense and caution should be applied. To ensure a fun and safe holiday for you all, consider these tips:
Oct 22, 2015
100-mile hike promotes Florida National Scenic Trail
For more than a decade, the Panhandle Trace Hike along the Florida National Scenic Trail has taken place each fall thanks to the efforts of the Western Gate Chapter of the Florida Trail Association.
Oct 22, 2015
Timberlake Pond closure
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Timberlake Pond is closed for recreation and fishing while being renovated with a new dam structure and spillway.