Evidence shows link between obesity and elevated cancer risk
Cancer rates are not declining as much as they should be, and obesity may be a major part of the problem, according to a leading cancer researcher.
Free fitness apps fail to meet guidelines
Are you planning on ramping up your exercise regimen this summer? There may not be an app for that — at least not a reliable one.
Vibrio-related death confirmed in Escambia County
One person has died in Escambia County from Vibrio vulnificus, a naturally occurring bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish seawater.
Gulf Breeze seeks sale of Tiger Point Golf Club
That’s the latest signal from the Gulf Breeze City Council on its plans for the struggling Tiger Point Golf Club.
Who’s to blame for Florida’s rising Medicaid costs?
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is blaming rising Medicaid costs on President Barack Obama’s health law, even though the state’s top economist said the two were not related.
Navarre man arrested in shooting
A Navarre man was arrested July 29 in connection with a shooting in West Okaloosa County that seriously injured a Fort Walton Beach man.
Bear captured in Navarre
A black bear roaming in a Holley By The Sea neighborhood was captured in a trap Monday afternoon and taken away by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
2 airmen die in training accident
Two airmen died following a military freefall training exercise at Eglin Range Aug. 3.
38 apply for SRC administrator job
The initial list of applicants to succeed retiring Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker stands at 38 people from across the country.