Sep 11, 2014
Hurlburt Field airmen awarded for meritorious flight
It is hard to break through Capt. Arjun Rau’s and Master Sgt. Alberto Delgado’s storytelling techniques that are peppered with “training,” “teamwork,” and “I can’t talk about that.”
Sep 11, 2014
Warming up to Vitamin D
As with so many health issues, it’s hard to keep track of what the latest recommendations are when it comes to sun exposure-even for those living in the Sunshine State.
Sep 11, 2014
Florida gets roadmap to healthy living
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the launch of an innovative mapping technology to more precisely assess communities in need across Florida.
Sep 11, 2014
Covenant Care names new President/CEO
Pensacola, Fla. – The Covenant Care Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Mislevy as President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the not-for-profit healthcare organization, which includes Covenant Hospice, Covenant Alzheimer’s Services and Covenant Palliative Care.
Sep 11, 2014
Local vehicle theft ring halted
A vehicle theft ring that targeted victims along Hwy 98 in Navarre and Gulf Breeze has been stopped. A total of five suspects were arrested and all six vehicles including a Chevy Tahoe and a Z71 have been recovered.
Sep 11, 2014
The BP spill by the numbers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Here’s a look by the numbers at the nation’s worst offshore oil disaster, which occurred in April 2010 when BP PLC’s Macondo well blew, resulting in an explosion and deaths aboard the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon. The rig was owned by Switzerland-based Transocean Ltd., operating under contract to BP.
Sep 11, 2014
Gulf of Mexico residents hail ruling against BP
New Orleans (AP) — Environmentalists, recreational fishermen and people who make their living on the Gulf of Mexico are hailing a federal judge’s ruling that could mean $18 billion in additional fines for BP over the nation’s worst offshore oil spill.
Sep 11, 2014
Gulf Breeze mayor resigns
Gulf Breeze mayor Beverly Zimmern and Mayor Pro Tem J.B. Schluter announced to city staff on Friday that they would not be seeking another term in office. Friday was also the last day for Gulf Breeze candidates to file their intentions to seek a city office.
Sep 11, 2014
Workforce development leaders make case for RESTORE funding
Leaders in local workforce training and development on Monday made presentations to the Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council, gearing up for the anticipated availability of funding in early 2015. Representatives from Santa Rosa County District Schools, Pensacola State College and CareerSource Escarosa were invited to share information about ongoing and proposed programs.
Sep 11, 2014
No roll back for property taxes
Santa Rosa County is planning on a bigger budget for fiscal year 2015 – the second year in a row for an increase after years of declining revenue. The total budget is expected to top $103.7 million. Although that amount includes more than a $2.2 million increase in proposed property taxes, commissioners are not expected to reduce property taxes.