Nov 21, 2013
Congressman Jeff Miller visits 39th IOS
HURLBURT FIELD – U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller from Florida’s First Congressional District, which includes Hurlburt Field, visited the 39th Information Operations Squadron Nov. 6 here to gain an appreciation for the squadron’s mission.
Nov 21, 2013
Health website to remain a work in progress
MIAMI — The HealthCare.gov website will still be a work in progress beyond the end of the month, Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday, appearing to soften a promise that the site will be working by then for the vast majority of users.
Nov 21, 2013
Local neurologist finds effective Alzheimer’s diagnosis methods
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and the disease that currently affects more than five million Americans is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Nov 21, 2013
Owner of derelict boat still plans to remove it
As the sunken boat in the Santa Rosa Sound near Juana’s on Navarre Beach continues to sink ever so slowly, the effort to remove the boat continues to move slowly as well.
Nov 21, 2013
Baker to head Emergency Management
Santa Rosa County is promoting Brad Baker to Director of Emergency Management, a position being vacated by the retiring Sheryl Bracewell.
Nov 21, 2013
County testing switch to LED bulbs
Don Richards, president of United Peninsula Association, which represents roughly two dozen homeowners associations, appeared before county commissioners with a possible cost-saving measure last Tuesday. Richards was joined by City of Gulf Breeze officials to recommend the switch to light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs at county-owned facilities for cost savings.
Nov 21, 2013
Melvin takes helm or reorganized commission
The Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting last Thursday, and District 4 Commissioner Jim Melvin was selected as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the 2013-2014 year. Commissioner Don Salter was picked as vice-chairman.
Nov 21, 2013
Friday wreck sends two to hospital
Two people were sent to the hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle wreck last Friday morning on Highway 98 in front of Harvest Village in Navarre.
Nov 21, 2013
County expected to grant funding requests
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall has requested an additional $904,700 for capital purchases from County Commissioners, mostly to replace aging patrol vehicles. Clerk of Court Don Spencer made a similar, albeit smaller, request, in seeking a one-time allocation of $84,697 to fund step raises for employees. Commissioners are expected to approve both funding requests through the Capital Reserve Fund at the December 12meeting.
Nov 21, 2013
Committee to form, research community center
Just as it was for an online survey about the subject, public opinion was split among a small group gathered at the Navarre community center public meeting on Monday evening. However, there was one thing that nearly all of the approximately 20 people in attendance agreed upon — a committee comprised of citizens will be formed to further look into the matter.