Team Hurlburt’s Unsung Heroes recognized
The Air Force Association, Hurlburt Field chapter, recognized 23 Air Commandos as Unsung Heroes during a luncheon at the Sound Side Club on Dec. 9.
No-Pressure Fitness Gifts
As the holidays approach and ideas for New Year’s resolutions begin to take hold, many people will resolve to get serious about fitness in the upcoming year. Others, though, may take a more laid-back approach and just look to have fun with their workouts by finding new and creative ways to stay active.
Screenings increase for children with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, in which the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin properly, is becoming more common among young people, say health experts.
Eating on a budget: Full plate, not-so-empty wallet
It’s dinnertime on Thursday night and there’s nothing to eat at home.
Man convicted in Tom Thumb robbery sentenced to 20 years
Dominique Robinson who was convicted of one count of robbery with a weapon stemming from a 2012 arrest, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison on Dec. 9.
More Santa Rosa voices to plan regional transportation
Many changes are underway at the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), providing a larger Santa Rosa County representation and streamlined TPO functioning.
Attorney fighting for student caught with gun at NHS
Josh Neal Patton, the 17-year-old charged with possession of a firearm on a school campus after police said he brought a loaded gun to Navarre High School (NHS), appeared in court on the third-degree felony charge Dec. 12.
Man charged in hit and run to appear in court next week
The Navarre man facing a felony charge in connection to a fatal hit and run last month, is scheduled to be arraigned in First Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County on Dec. 23.
Elks celebrate Christmas with local community
Santa made a special appearance at the Holley-Navarre Elks Lodge Sunday afternoon, where nearly 40 local kids participated in the club’s 20th annual Christmas party.
Arson suspected in Las Vegas Trail brush fires
For the second time in five days firefighters responded to a brush fire in the 2200 block of Las Vegas Trail. Officials suspect arson may have caused the fires.














