Pace rezoning divides school board
The Santa Rosa County School Board did something unusual on April 23 – it voted against a recommendation by Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick.
Courthouse presentation rescheduled for May 5
The Board of County Commissioners delayed an April 23 courthouse design presentation by HOK architectural firm.
Fate of $80K festival remains uncertain
Faced with a disputed request to fund the annual sand sculpting festival, Santa Rosa County Commissioners decided the best approach was to wait.
Holley-Navarre Middle School teacher arrested on battery charge
Lauren Wyatt West, 31, of the 8400 block of Gulf Boulevard, was arrested April 23 on a first-degree misdemeanor charge of battery after police responded to her Navarre Beach apartment in reference to a disturbance.
Finally, Congress OKs bill reshaping Medicare doctors’ fees
Conservatives hated that it’s expected to swell federal deficits over the coming decade. Liberals complained that it shortchanged health programs for children and women.
Cats chat with us through meows, blinks and roving whiskers
When it comes to cats, those meows mean … well, a lot of things.
Your brain’s aging and a new report urges ways to stay sharp
Those lost car keys that were an annoyance in your 30s can spark major anxiety in your 60s. Turns out it’s pretty normal: The brain ages just like the rest of your body, according to a new report that urges Americans to take steps to keep sharp in their senior years.
Commission approves 70-day recreational red snapper season
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters at its April 16 meeting in Tallahassee. Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Florida.
Carmichael feels at home at opening of Clear Creek
Ricky Carmichael couldn’t hide his excitement to ride the new trails at the Clear Creek Off Highway Riding Area in Milton Saturday morning.
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gives to Fisher House of the Emerald Coast
The 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron donated approximately $550 worth of donations, food and household items to the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast April 15.












