Nov 20, 2014
How seniors are staying connected through their golden years
For seniors, keeping in touch with friends, family and caregivers is important to maintain an active social life and remain independent. The number of seniors — and the need to find creative ways to be mindful of their care — is on the rise. With nearly seven million Americans providing support as long-distance caregivers, according to the National Institute on Aging, staying in touch is especially important.
Nov 20, 2014
Veteran’s best friend
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Representatives with Saving Grace K-9’s in Lexington want every veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to have someone to help them in their darkest hour, especially if it’s their own furry best friend.
Nov 20, 2014
Panhandle caverns lure nearly 100K visitors each year
Between July 2013 and June 2014, nearly 100,000 visitors from across the state descended upon the 1,300-acre Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna.
Nov 20, 2014
Thanksgiving safety tips from the Hurlburt Fire Dept.
HURLBURT FIELD — For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the Thanksgiving holidays. Large sums of time are devoted to prepping meat, measuring spices and enduring the tearful vapors of onions; all for one grand meal. Unfortunately, fire safety hazards at home are at their peak for many families during this time.
Nov 20, 2014
Mackay Trophy returns to AFSOC
HURLBURT FIELD — Under heavy enemy fire Dec. 21, 2013, the crew of Rooster 73 performed expert aerial maneuvers while simultaneously providing medical care to the critically-injured passengers on board their CV-22 Osprey.
Nov 20, 2014
Giving back is good for your community and your health
Looking to give your time and get involved in your community? Here are the six things you should know if you want to become a star volunteer.
Nov 20, 2014
Elimination diets are popular, but how do you if it’s safe for you?
Diets that eliminate entire food groups, such as grains, or that push you to semi-starvation a couple of times a week aren’t recommended by health professionals for weight loss.
Nov 20, 2014
Navarre’s Miko Brickey places second in Flex Fest
Miko Brickey may be Navarre’s definition of a super mom. She has a husband and three children and she still managed to train and medal in her first body building contest. Brickey placed second in the bikini division of the Northwest Florida Flex Fest contest Nov. 8.
Nov 20, 2014
County allocated $2.1 million for April flooding disaster
A special meeting of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) committee took place Nov. 13 to recommend approval of projects slated for more than $2 million in federal funding resulting from April’s flooding event, which was declared a disaster.
Nov 20, 2014
Furman tapped for Public Works director position
Santa Rosa County Commissioners have approved an $111,400 employment contract naming Assistant Public Works Director Stephen Furman as incoming Public Works director, effective July 1, 2015. Furman, a professionally licensed engineer, has worked for the county for more than two decades.