Aug 28, 2014
Kerwood Gate open for all base personnel
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The Kerwood Gate, located by the base commissary and exchange, is available for all Hurlburt personnel traveling off base.
Aug 28, 2014
Strength through movement
Physical fitness is constantly evolving, and the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field is embracing the evolution by offering new equipment and instruction.
Aug 28, 2014
C-130 celebrates 60 years, still going strong
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) — In 1954, the song “Rock Around the Clock” was playing on the radio, Oprah Winfrey was born and the first issue of Sports Illustrated appeared on newsstands.
Aug 28, 2014
Weather prompts busy weekend for firefighters
Last weekend’s extreme weather caused local fire departments to be busier than usual with responses to brush and structural fires.
Aug 28, 2014
$1 beach lease fees in the works
Navarre Beach leaseholders should see annual lease fees reduced to $1 soon. Commissioners plans to discuss the reduction Sept. 8. Additionally, federal legislation aimed to give Santa Rosa Island leaseholders fee simple ownership is gaining momentum.
Aug 28, 2014
Alcohol-involved shooting kills victim
20-year-old James “Hunter” Gates of Pace, Fl has been charged with homicide-negligent manslaughter after firing a shotgun while under the influence of alcohol.
Aug 28, 2014
Milton juvenile treatment center closed
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) closed a treatment facility in Milton after they failed to implement corrective actions for deficiencies found. The center, closed as of Aug. 20, had operated a residential program called Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) as a low and moderate risk program operated by Youth Services International (YSI). The program provided gender-specific programs for adjudicated delinquent males 14 to 18 years old.
Aug 28, 2014
Heat scorches Northwest Florida
Last week Navarre saw some seriously scorching temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for the weekend when temperatures and humidity soared. The NWS warned that most areas would see heat indices between 104 and 107 degrees while some locations were forecast to reach heat indices as high as 108-110.
Aug 28, 2014
All about the big yellow bus
The big yellow bus. It transports precious cargo. It battles aggravating traffic. It makes wide turns. Back to school season brought the school bus back into our lives and prompted many questions at the same time. Local parents have been concerned of heat and delays. They have also expressed thankfulness for the job the drivers do.
Aug 21, 2014
Low-cost spay, neuter program coming to Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County Animal Services received a $25,000 grant from Florida Animal Friend, Inc. to help launch a spay and neuter program. The grant was competitive with 26 programs being funded from a total of 37 applications.