Nov 5, 2015
BP drops effort to retrieve Gulf oil spill business payouts
New Orleans (AP) — Energy giant BP is ending its effort to recoup money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Nov 5, 2015
Prices, politics challenge health law’s 3rd sign-up season
Washington (AP) — The government’s insurance website is faster and easier to use, but as a third sign-up season gets underway, President Barack Obama’s health care law is approaching limits.
Nov 5, 2015
School rivalry leads to criminal mischief
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for criminal mischief and graffiti to the facilities of both Gulf Breeze and Navarre High Schools.
Nov 5, 2015
Valley Road Shooting still under investigation
Shots rang out Friday evening Oct. 30 on Valley Road in Holley by the Sea and when it was over, one person was shot and in critical condition and another is in custody for attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Nov 5, 2015
BP drops effort to retrieve Gulf oil spill business payouts
New Orleans (AP) — Energy giant BP is ending its effort to recoup money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Nov 5, 2015
Hospice program gives photos of patients’ hands to families
Mt. Clemens, Mich. (AP) — In her 92 years, Viola Kogelman’s hands cradled two babies, five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Nov 5, 2015
No tricks and all treats for dogs
Pet Nation held its annual Halloween event for dogs on Oct. 30 with trick-or-treating for the canines dressed in costumes. “We usually get between 40-50 dogs for the event, but this year we definitely broke the record with 100 dogs,” owner Holly Elassaad said. The popular costumes this year were sports-related; football, baseball and referees.
Nov 5, 2015
Life as an FWC officer varies from day to day
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officer Justin Miller turns up the speed on the patrol boat he is operating. The vessel is soon zipping through the water on the East Bay River on a mild, sun-splashed Friday morning in late October.
Nov 5, 2015
Despite changes, Panhandle Trace Hike a success
Despite the hike being shortened due to weather and a military mission, the 2015 Panhandle Trace Hike was a success.
Nov 5, 2015
Sandler chosen to join BentProp Project
About 400,000 American servicemen died in WWII and of that number, 73,000 are yet to be accounted for. Many lost their lives over the Republic of Palau in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and China where fierce battles were fought 71 years ago between the Japanese and allied military forces near the end of WWII. Mike Sandler, 58, of Navarre is related to one of those 73,000 missing in action, retired Lt. Norman W. Sandler, U.S. Navy.