Volunteers make a difference in the lives of cancer patients
In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 12 through 18), established by the Points of Light Foundation in 1974, the American Cancer Society applauds its more than 3 million volunteers who continue to pour their passion into finishing the fight against cancer.
Maintenance group earns prestigious awards
The 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group at Hurlburt Field exemplified Air Force superior performance by earning top-maintenance honors in the 2014 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Squadron Trophy.
Sacred Heart offers Gulf Coast Neonatal and Pediatric Symposium
The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart will host the 2015 Gulf Coast Neonatal and Pediatric Symposium Friday, June 12, through Saturday, June 13.
Environmental manager receives award
Mary Beverly, public health services manager for environmental health with the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County, received the 2014 Environmental Award from Woodmen of the World Chapter 906 Santa Rosa for her efforts assisting county residents in neighborhoods most severely affected by last year’s flood.
Covenant Hospice to celebrate National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 12 through 18 and Covenant Hospice is honoring its core of dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship and dignity to those facing serious and life-limiting illness.
Florida Department Of Health takes action to prevent sexual assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Florida Department of Health is making strides to protect the safety of all Floridians. The department’s Sexual Violence Prevention Program contracts with organizations throughout the state to provide sexual violence prevention education, special projects and social norms campaigns.
Boardwalk and boat/RV storage headed to Navarre
The Santa Rosa County Zoning Board April 9 approved several requests for the Navarre area, including a variance to allow a waterfront retail boardwalk on Santa Rosa Sound.
Senate seeks one-strike rule in youth sports
Navarre Youth Sports Association baseball commissioner Darrin Thomas understands what the Florida Senate is trying to accomplish with a bill that would impact youth coaches in 12-and-under leagues.
Frustration growing over “sign pollution”
Larry Sims, a resident of Navarre Beach, recently took an inventory of signage on both Navarre and Pensacola beaches.
Transportation planners present $923 million regional improvement plan
The West Florida Regional Planning Council April 8 released a draft of the region’s five-year transportation improvement plan, which includes projects totaling $923 million.