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Hurlburt Field congratulated 15 new chief master sergeants Thursday, Nov. 20 when the Air Force released the list of  479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant.

Air Force and Army military working dog handlers and their four-legged partners gathered for the Emerald Coast K-9 Clash on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 15.

No matter a person’s best intentions, creamy mashed potatoes, buttery stuffing, marshmallow-covered yams and a plethora of pies can tempt even the most dedicated dieters. The holidays can be a difficult time for people who are watching their weight, and Thanksgiving, a holiday centered almost entirely on food, might be the most trying.

Even if you’re a gym pro, you’re probably looking for new ways to maximize that sweat time or keep the exercise excitement alive. With “52 Brilliant Ideas to Pump Up Your Workout” (Penguin, 2008), author Steve Shipside offers – you guessed it – 52 ways to fend off boredom and boost results. Here are a few examples:

It’s common for people to set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, and Metabolic Research Center aims to help customers achieve those goals. Toward that end, the center is offering a Black Friday special geared to provide an early start on weight loss.

A nationwide phone scam that has made its way to Santa Rosa County is just the latest in a string of fraudulent callers looking to make some quick cash.

A 32-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning in a hit and run accident on Panhandle Trail.

A 44-year-old Navarre woman was killed Monday morning after she was hit by a car on U.S. 98 in Gulf Breeze.

Representatives from Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the county’s teachers’ union, faced off last week against Santa Rosa County District Schools officials in tense contract negotiations. Tempers flared after a union representative pointed out what he said is a $300,000 miscalculation by the district.

Trustees for investors who own the privately funded Garcon Point Bridge are pushing for another toll hike. Florida House District 3 Rep. Doug Broxson said that’s a bad idea, but others hope such a move might spur a public push for a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) buyout.