Inconsistency common on shoreline construction
Whether it’s Blackwater River or the Gulf of Mexico, buildings along waterways in Santa Rosa County must be setback by 50 feet. That’s the law.
Navarre man accused of raping teen
A Navarre man was arrested Oct. 20 on allegations that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Seminar highlights importance of exercise for older adults
More than half of all adults are not meeting the recommended requirements for daily physical activity.
Hurricane Matthew dog ‘refugees’ need permanent homes
Indian Trail, N.C. — Charlotte-area animal shelter officials are hoping to find new homes for dozens of dogs that were evacuated from a shelter near Charleston, S.C. as Hurricane Matthew approached.
Bear with him: Man grabs attention for hugging big bears
Otisville, N.Y. – Bear hugs are nothing. Jim Kowalczik hugs bears.
Ferry service delayed until late spring
Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown joked on Monday morning that people have wanted a ferry service in Pensacola Bay for 50 years.
15 years later: First airmen in Afghanistan reflect on initial entry
Hurlburt Field — On Oct. 14, 2001, the first Airman stepped foot into Afghanistan with the mission to topple the Taliban.
Garage gym businesses trending in Navarre
Garage gyms are a new trend in fitness and they’re booming in Navarre.
Tiger Point utility customers hit with second surcharge
For the second-straight October several Tiger Point residents pleaded with the Gulf Breeze City Council to vote against a proposed 3 percent surcharge on water and sewer rates for South Santa Rosa Utility customers who live outside the municipality’s border.
Santa Rosa economic strategy focuses on tax growth
High wages are getting relatively low priority in Santa Rosa’s effort to recruit new employers.







