Jan 29, 2015
Ad by special-effects master pits cats vs. dogs for a cause
From brain-devouring zombies in “The Walking Dead” to crime-scene bloodshed on “CSI,” special-effects wizard Sam Nicholson has delivered gore galore to television viewers. But he says nothing has personally affected him more than the commercial he made for Super Bowl Sunday.
Jan 29, 2015
Participate in the Gulf Reef Fish Survey
Attention Gulf reef fish anglers: You’ve asked for better data and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has taken action. Now the FWC needs your help.
Jan 29, 2015
Initiative will help purchase laptops for wounded vets
International tax attorney, Vietnam veteran and Rosemary Beach resident Cym Lowell was the featured guest speaker at the Mid-Bay Rotary Club’s meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Bluewater Bay Golf Course Club House. Lowell discussed his initiative, Operation: Next Chapter, and how the proceeds from the sale of his book, Jaspar’s War, are donated to Soldiers’ Angels Project: Valour- IT, to purchase voice-controlled laptop computers for wounded military heroes, who for various reasons, have lost the use of their hands.
Jan 29, 2015
Millions of GMO insects could be released in Florida Keys
Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
Jan 29, 2015
Keeping your teen safe behind the wheel
Texting or talking on a cellphone while driving could put your teen at risk for an accident.
Jan 29, 2015
Snowbird Expo Feb. 4
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is assisting The Club at Hidden Creek in hosting a Snowbird Expo Feb. 4.
Jan 29, 2015
Santa Rosa’s industrial business boom
Santa Rosa County recently released its 2014 annual report highlighting the county’s successes, and those related to economic development stand out.
Jan 29, 2015
Snowbirds flock to Navarre
A crowd of roughly 50 snowbirds attended a Jan. 23 social hosted by Navarre Properties at Summerwind Resort on Navarre Beach. A growing population of the seasonal non-resident, long-stay guests who sustain local tourism during winter months are welcomed back at the beginning of each year.
Jan 29, 2015
Recount planned for HNWS election
Newly elected directors of the Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS) voted Jan. 27 to conduct a recount of the Jan. 20 election results as requested by candidate Bryan Duncan, who lost by three votes.
Jan 29, 2015
Milton City Councilman accuses Cole of Sunshine violation
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole is once again accused of violating the Sunshine Law after Milton City Councilman Jimmy Messick publicly questioned a motion Cole made during a Downtown Redevelopment Advisory Board (DRAB) meeting.