Feb 19, 2015
Hit and run car accidents on the rise in Florida
Florida law enforcement officials say hit and run crashes are increasing at an alarming rate. That’s why they’re launching a new campaign to let drivers know that leaving the scene of an accident can result in tougher penalties.
Feb 19, 2015
Residential beach lease fees capped at $250
Ending months of speculation and decision-making, Santa Rosa County Commissioners Feb. 12 voted to cap residential lease fees on Navarre Beach at $250.
Feb 19, 2015
Dry grass contributes to fire
Firefighters responded to a call at 2061 Burjonik Lane just after 1:30 Saturday afternoon.
Feb 12, 2015
House fire under investigation
The state fire marshal is investigating a house fire that took place Thursday morning.
Feb 12, 2015
Pigeon pageant for beautiful birds dispels ‘rats with wings’
Dogs aren’t the only animals that vie for best in show. Hundreds of breeds of pigeons compete in their own version of the Westminster show, strutting on long, thick legs or fluttering curly, lacy feathers in their bid to be best bird.
Feb 12, 2015
FWC establishes new hunting area at Escribano Point
Tony Young said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is always looking for new hunting areas in the state.
Feb 12, 2015
1st SOMDG participates in disease containment exercise
On Feb. 4, a bus full of simulated sick patients arrived at the 1st Special Operations Medical Group. These patients were greeted by more than seven people dressed in white contamination suits. The airmen from the 1st SOMDG began their annual disease containment plan exercise.
Feb 12, 2015
1 SOSFS Airman first to complete ATF Odor Test
Staff Sgt. Terrell Beasley, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is the first Air Force Special Operations Command military dog handler to complete the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive, National Odor Recognition Testing. NORT is familiarizing, training and certifying detector dogs on the most common explosives involved in homeland terrorist threats.
Feb 12, 2015
Sacred Heart specialists encourage vaccination to protect against measles outbreak
Measles is in the news, but it’s just one of more than a dozen preventable — and sometimes forgotten — diseases targeted by vaccines for children.