Train blocks access to jail
Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole March 26 added a discussion to the board’s agenda after a stalled train blocked access to Santa Rosa County Jail for six hours the night before.
New water system president pushing big plans for future
During peak summer tourism months, hundreds of thousands of gallons of effluent is discharged daily into Santa Rosa Sound from the Navarre Beach Utilities treatment plant. Daryl Lynchard, president of Holley-Navarre Water System (HNWS), has a plan to stop it.
As the mercury rises, keep your pets safe
Warm weather has arrived in Navarre, and with temperatures heating up outside, it’s important to remember that a hot car is no place for your four-legged friends.
Therapy cat saved as kitten is in a class of his own
Mr. Baggins was only a kitten when he was abandoned in a duct-taped box with his mother and four siblings. Now this 13-year-old cat is inspiring children with his story and bringing joy to countless hospital and hospice patients every day.
Anglers easily hooked on cobia fishing
Rodney Strickland has been hooked on fishing for cobia since he was a child.
UF neurologist honored as a White House Champion of Change
University of Florida neurologist Dr. Michael Okun is one of eight who were honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for Parkinson’s disease.
Groundbreaking kicks off construction for new homes at Eglin AFB
Corvias Military Living, the military housing division of Corvias Group, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, March 20, marking the start of construction of 747 new homes, as well as a 12,000-square-foot community center, on Eglin Air Force Base.
Biogen shares soar on optimistic Alzheimer’s drug study data
Biogen Idec released much anticipated results from a study of a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment on Friday, showing that it slowed cognitive decline in some patients.
Connecting beauty, environment and well-being
Lux Solis Aveda is known for providing high-quality services, such as hair care, facial and nail treatments, waxing and massage therapy. However, the local salon and spa is also an exclusive Aveda hair and skincare product retailer.
Florida House wants to cut taxes on cellphones and textbooks
With a budget stalemate still possible, the Republican-controlled Florida House on Tuesday rolled out a hefty package of tax cuts and tax breaks that it wants to push through during this year’s session.












