The attorney representing the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association’s (NBRLA) is filing a motion in the Supreme Court seeking clarification of its March 20 ruling. NBLRA President Linda Coley provided Navarre Press with a copy of a letter from attorney Danny Kepner addressed to the leaseholder’s Liaison Committee.
Health problems are once again affecting longtime Santa Rosa County Commissioner Jim Williamson, a liver transplant recipient who has been absent from commission meetings since December. He is expected to retire this week, and discussions about a possible replacement have eyes turning toward his youngest son, Jayer – who is being suggested for an appointment to the District 1 seat.
Alyssa’s Antique Depot in Pace will be hosting its first-ever Pet Adoption Day this Saturday to help find homes for local rescue animals. Owner of Joyful Pets Liz Ohlhorst is organizing the event, which will feature 16 local rescue groups and nine support groups. Joyful Pets is a pet boutique and one of the vendors located inside of Alyssa’s Antique Depot.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units participated last week in the United States Police Canine Association K-9 Field Trials in Pensacola. During the event, K-9 units are put through an extensive test in which several different aspects of their training were put on display for judging and ranking.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in 2013 held meetings in northwest Florida to develop a bear management plan with the goal being to reduce the number of conflicts between bears and humans. Since then, a bear management stakeholder group has met twice to brainstorm ways to best accomplish the plan’s goal.
Hurlburt Field — Four Special Tactics Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command were recognized with medals for actions downrange in a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 14.
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at Hurlburt Field is getting a new leader. An AFSOC Public Affairs Spokesman March 19 said Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold has been confirmed and will become the new AFSOC commander. He had been nominated for the position by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas — Hurricanes. It’s no secret tropical storms can cause devastating damage across the landscape and lives of those it touches, which is why Sheppard and Eglin teamed up for a hurricane evacuation exercise March 11 and 12.
In Florida every driver’s license customer is required to be asked if they want to be an organ donor, and last month Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Colie Nichols’ offices signed up more donor designees than other county in the state.
The dental bus, part of the Florida Baptist Dental Ministry, makes its annual stop at First Baptist Church Navarre March 31 – April 3. Local dentists volunteer their time to provide care for residents who may not otherwise be able to afford it.
