Oct 8, 2015
Nine candidates make cut for top county job
Nine candidates to succeed Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker when he plans to retire at the end of the year have made the first cut by a selection panel.
Oct 8, 2015
Navarre Chamber hires new CEO
Members of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Selection Committee have chosen Navarre resident Judy Morehead as its next CEO. According to her resume, Morehead has worked on numerous boards of directors throughout her career and has extensive experience with nonprofit organizations.
Oct 8, 2015
Gulf Coast Cable to add jobs
In its third expansion during the past seven years, Gulf Coast Cable LLC plans to open a new warehouse in Santa Rosa Industrial park and add 110 jobs over the next two years, 25 of them within 90 days.
Oct 8, 2015
Holley-Navarre Fire District commissioner resigns
At the Oct. 5 Holley-Navarre Fire District Board Meeting, fire commissioner William Painter resigned his position effective immediately. He read a statement to the board members: “After much consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to resign my position with the Holley-Navarre Fire District effective immediately.” The commissioners, though seemingly surprised by the move, thanked Painter for his time on the board and his contributions to the fire district. Without any further explanation, Painter excused himself from the meeting.
Oct 8, 2015
Summit Drive arson investigation ongoing
In the early morning hours of June 7, firefighters responded to a fully involved fire at 7057 Summit Drive in Holley by the Sea. According to Holley-Navarre Fire District Chief Ron Norton, the 2,600 square-foot home was a total loss.
Oct 8, 2015
US, states finalize settlement with BP over gulf oil spill
Washington (AP) — The Justice Department and five states have finalized a settlement of more than $20 billion arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Oct 8, 2015
Weighlifting increases strength in elders
Ordinarily, muscle mass declines with age, starting in one’s 30s. Over time, the typical rate of muscle loss starts to outpace the rate of muscle gain, resulting in an increasing net deficit. Decline in muscle mass can weaken an already frail person making him or her more prone to falls or making it difficult to lift items, such as groceries onto the counter.
Oct 8, 2015
DOEA Targets Dementia with new initiative
Secretary of Elder Affairs Samuel P. Verghese began the 2015 Florida Conference on Aging with promises of a big surprise for those willing to wait until the end. Three days later, he delivered, announcing a new plan to wage war on a devastating disease that has long targeted seniors around the world.
Oct 8, 2015
New Gulf Breeze cop named for super hero
The newest patrol officer in Gulf Breeze won’t be asking for your license and registration, but if he does speak up it’s bound to get attention.
Oct 8, 2015
State forests distinguished for aggressive preservation efforts
The two largest state forests in Florida received sustainability certification Sept. 29 from the Florida Forest Service through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.