Jun 6, 2013
County ‘turns some dirt’ in Tiger Point for community center
Ground was broken on a new community center for South Santa Rosa County on May 31, with local and state officials as well as community representatives on hand to turn dirt onto a site already showing signs of progress.
Jun 6, 2013
Memorial Day weekend hints at ‘comeback’ year for tourism
The buzz around town is it’s going to be a busy tourism season, maybe the biggest ever. “The season,” as it’s commonly known, kicked off Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend.
Jun 6, 2013
Inaugural rodeo nets more than just fish
Hundreds of anglers and fishing enthusiasts gathered in Navarre last weekend for the inaugural Navarre Fishing Rodeo. And while the fish were being reeled in, the community was netting an economic and social impact even beyond what organizers had hoped.
May 30, 2013
Is Your Pet Ready for Outdoor Weather?
When the weather’s nice, many people like to head outdoors – and their pets do, too. Before you let your pet go outside, make sure you’ve taken steps to prevent pests, care for their skin, and know how to spot signs of allergies.
May 30, 2013
Understanding recreational bag limits
Fishing can be feast or famine. On the days when it is feast, it’s important to know bag limits — the number of fish anglers can keep and take home for dinner.
May 30, 2013
Blackwater River State Forest receives Friend of the Trail Award
Blackwater River State Forest recently received the 2013 Friend of the Trail Award, which is given by the Florida Trail Association to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the Florida Trail Association (FTA).
May 30, 2013
Local airmen graduate from basic training
Two Navarre residents recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
May 30, 2013
Heritage Museum of NWF to offer free admission for military
This summer, the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida will participate Blue Star Museums, a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor Day, September 2, 2013.
May 30, 2013
1st SOW brings two units home to Hurlburt
HURLBURT FIELD — After two years of planning, the Airmen from the 9th Special Operations Squadron and 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron relocated from Eglin Air Force Base to Hurlburt Field AFB.
May 30, 2013
FWB Medical Center gets an “A” for patient safety
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital have been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.