May 7, 2015
Madril makes mark as one of nation’s best prep soccer players
Sophomores aren’t usually mentioned in the same sentence as “best player in the state.” They rarely get to bask in the glory of being recognized as one of the athletes in the nation either.
May 7, 2015
Truck strikes woman in Winn-Dixie lot
Fire personnel responded to Navarre Winn-Dixie at around 5 p.m. Tuesday after a woman was hit by a Chevy Silverado in the parking lot.
May 7, 2015
Changes underway at Holley-Navarre Water System
Faces are changing at Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) – two recently hired administrators are adjusting to their new roles, and one longtime board member, Charlie Enghauser, is resigning.
May 7, 2015
School district eliminates round of exams
The Santa Rosa County School District will eliminate the district-developed Local End of Course Exams, according to an April 30 email from Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick
May 7, 2015
Some areas still impacted by flood
Last April’s flooding exemplified the destructive force of water, testing the capability of area infrastructure with record-breaking rainfall. One year later, county officials are using knowledge gleaned in its aftermath to update the county’s flood mitigation plan.
May 7, 2015
Scott headed to DC to negotiate for Florida hospital funds
Gov. Rick Scott is heading to Washington to try to convince the Obama administration to release federal hospital funds, but he insists that he will not support expanding Medicaid insurance to more than 800,000 Floridians.
May 7, 2015
Commission divided over courthouse
While the majority of commissioners expressed support in January for a 2016 referendum regarding a smaller courthouse design in downtown Milton, the board remains undecided on what course to take following Tuesday’s judicial workshop.
Apr 30, 2015
Many Medicare cataract patients given needless tests
Millions of older people are getting tests they don’t need to prove they are healthy enough to have cataracts removed, a new study finds. The excess testing before this quick, ultra-safe eye procedure is costing them and Medicare a bundle, and many patients don’t know they can question it, doctors say.
Apr 30, 2015
Tips for parents considering helping their child buy a home
Rising prices and a dearth of homes for sale in many markets have made it harder for many looking to buy their first home.