Details key to prescribed burn’s success
When it comes to doing a prescribed burn, attention is paid to every detail.
Broxson schedules termite awareness meetings
Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) will host several free public workshops to teach residents necessary steps to protect their greatest investment from costly Formosan termite damage.
Sheriff’s office used in scam
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam in which the perpetrator pretends to be a law enforcement officer.
Commissioners block Salter’s move to hike local gas tax
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Don Salter Monday said he was ready to raise local gas taxes to fund road improvements. But his fellow commissioners don’t support an increase at this time.
Search for new county administrator to start soon
Longtime Santa Rosa County Administrator Hunter Walker announced plans to retire at the end of the year, and commissioners will soon begin the search to replace him.
Cops locate syringe inside purse
Jacqueline Danielle Hicks, 29, of the 8100 block of White Sands Boulevard, was arrested March 28 on third-degree felony charges of drug equipment possession and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription after police stopped a vehicle at the east corner of Harvest Village Court. Hicks was a passenger.
Senior fitness expert champions ‘weapon against aging’
Some believe the fountain of youth can be found in a jar.
Retired military dog lives with Texas Marine’s family
The day Bill and Kay Hoffman found out that their 23-year-old son, Alex, was going to be a dog handler for the U.S. Marine Corps, they began praying for the dog that would be by their son’s side.
Florida offers plenty of options for campers
Louie and Robin Gueli chatted with fellow campers at the Santa Rosa Sound RV Resort on a sun-splashed Friday afternoon. The temperature hovered near 70 degrees.
Air Force Warrior Games training this month
The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with Brig. Gen. David Harris, 96th Test Wing commander, will host an Air Force Adaptive Sports Training Camp at Eglin Air Force Base from April 12 through 17 followed by an Air Force Warrior Games Team training camp from April 17 through 23.












