Dad home from deployment surprises kids with scavenger hunt
The prize waiting at the end of a scavenger hunt for three southwest Florida children was bigger than they could have imagined. After working their way through the clues, their father, a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, was home a few days early from his six-month deployment in the Middle East.
Airman honored as one of 2015’s outstanding airmen of the year
Staff Sgt. Kurtis Harrison, 96th Communications Squadron Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems Project Manager, was recognized as one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, one of the top-level honors an airman can receive.
AF Small Business Programs director visits Eglin
Mark Teskey, Air Force director of Small Business Programs, visited Eglin Air Force Base July 27 to highlight the importance of driving small business competition and the continuous development of the local industrial base.
Baptist and YMCA partner to improve community health
Baptist Health Care and the YMCA of Northwest Florida (YMCA) have formally entered into a partnership with the aim of working together to better address the health needs of northwest Florida. This new relationship recognizes Baptist as the YMCA’s primary health care and rehabilitation services partner and the YMCA as Baptist’s primary wellness partner in the marketplace.
Food industry asks for exemptions to trans fat phase out
Shortening, pie crusts, brownies and microwave popcorn could be partially exempt from a government phase out of artificial trans fats — if the food industry gets its way.
Former NFL superstar Eddie George shares physical and mental joys of yoga
When it comes to weightlifting, former NFL running back Eddie George can press hundreds of pounds above his own weight, but he admits that the first time he tried yoga it crushed him.
Task force urges more research into child autism screening
A government task force says more research is needed to determine if toddlers should be screened for autism even if check-ups or parents haven’t spotted developmental problems — despite guidelines from other health groups that urge such screening.
County discusses increasing gas tax
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners agreed at Monday’s budget workshop to approve scheduling a public hearing for a possible gas tax increase in the county.
Weekend food program still going strong
The weekend food program for students in Santa Rosa County is in its fifth year. What started out at one school in Gulf Breeze has expanded into Navarre.
Bike plan awaits county approval
The Santa Rosa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is finished and is now awaiting approval from the county zoning board.