Nov 20, 2014
Mackay Trophy returns to AFSOC
HURLBURT FIELD — Under heavy enemy fire Dec. 21, 2013, the crew of Rooster 73 performed expert aerial maneuvers while simultaneously providing medical care to the critically-injured passengers on board their CV-22 Osprey.
Nov 20, 2014
Giving back is good for your community and your health
Looking to give your time and get involved in your community? Here are the six things you should know if you want to become a star volunteer.
Nov 20, 2014
Elimination diets are popular, but how do you if it’s safe for you?
Diets that eliminate entire food groups, such as grains, or that push you to semi-starvation a couple of times a week aren’t recommended by health professionals for weight loss.
Nov 20, 2014
Navarre’s Miko Brickey places second in Flex Fest
Miko Brickey may be Navarre’s definition of a super mom. She has a husband and three children and she still managed to train and medal in her first body building contest. Brickey placed second in the bikini division of the Northwest Florida Flex Fest contest Nov. 8.
Nov 20, 2014
County allocated $2.1 million for April flooding disaster
A special meeting of the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) committee took place Nov. 13 to recommend approval of projects slated for more than $2 million in federal funding resulting from April’s flooding event, which was declared a disaster.
Nov 20, 2014
Furman tapped for Public Works director position
Santa Rosa County Commissioners have approved an $111,400 employment contract naming Assistant Public Works Director Stephen Furman as incoming Public Works director, effective July 1, 2015. Furman, a professionally licensed engineer, has worked for the county for more than two decades.
Nov 20, 2014
Residents argue against ‘horrendous’ taxation
Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted Nov. 13 to delay the deadline for residential beach lease fee payments until March 31. The board is awaiting federal legislation which could effectively end leases by providing fee simple ownership.
Nov 20, 2014
19 fatalities prompt south Santa Rosa bicycle-pedestrian plan
The statistics are shocking. Since 2006 there have been 110 accidents involving bicycles or pedestrians along the congested U.S. 98 corridor between Navarre and Gulf Breeze. Nineteen were fatal.
Nov 20, 2014
Melvin praised for raising county’s level of accountability
Outgoing Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Jim Melvin not only left a mark for himself as a member of the board, but also he carried on a family legacy of public service. Upon leaving office, Melvin received appreciation from the board and praise from a local government watchdog.
Nov 20, 2014
Day care owner facing first-degree murder
Thelma Denise Lowery, the Milton day care owner accused in the death of 16-month-old Brodie Michael Kent, was indicted on a first-degree murder charge on Nov. 4.