Feb 6, 2014
FWC will hold vote until April for new deer regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at its meeting Feb. 12 and 13 in Tampa will consider a variety of changes to hunting and fishing regulations for the 2014 – 2015 season, but according to a FWC spokesman, two proposals to change deer hunting regulations in northwest Florida won’t be on the agenda.
Feb 6, 2014
TRICARE ending walk-in admin services
Hurlburt Field, Fla., — TRICARE military health plan service centers will end administrative walk-in services in the continental U.S. April 1, 2014, Pentagon officials said.
Feb 6, 2014
Welsh thanks Eglin AFB Airmen, families
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (AFNS) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III visited Team Eglin Jan. 26-28 to thank Airmen and their families here for their service and sacrifice, and to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the service.
Feb 6, 2014
Tax Center to open Feb. 3
Hurlburt Field, Fla. — Tax season has begun, and the Hurlburt Field Tax Center is here to help.
Feb 6, 2014
Black ice from winter storm causes injuries
While not a very familiar sight for Florida locals, the winter storm last week caused icy roads that closed schools and businesses for the most part of the workweek due to the dangerous driving conditions.
Feb 6, 2014
Whispering Pines blaze destroys family’s home
Five area fire departments responded to a blaze at a Whispering Pines residence Thursday that dislocated a local pastor and his family.
Feb 6, 2014
Eglin evacuated after bomb threat
Several buildings at Eglin Air Force Base were evacuated Monday after a man threatened to have placed explosives on the base.
Feb 6, 2014
School district seeks to waive makeup snow days
Last week, area schools closed for three days as a result of the winter storm. Unlike Escambia and Okaloosa County school districts that had extra school days already built into their schedules, Santa Rosa County students may have to make up the snow days during their spring break.
Feb 6, 2014
Teen breaks into Gulf Breeze homes
A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after reportedly breaking into two Gulf Breeze residences, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Feb 6, 2014
Legislature gearing up for 2014 session
Leading up to the March 4 kickoff of the 116th regular session since statehood, the Florida legislature has outlined a joint house and senate work plan, featuring a five-point agenda aimed toward economic recovery. The plan includes $500 million in tax cuts, education incentives and increased measures to protect Florida children and seniors.