Jun 5, 2014
Maximizing brain power
Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Village retirement community in Gainesville have partnered to offer UF Health Vitality Mind, a research program dedicated to maximizing brain health in older adults.
Jun 5, 2014
Study: Antidepressant may cut Alzheimer’s protein
Washington (AP) – Research shows a common antidepressant may cut production of one of the chief suspects behind Alzheimer’s, a new avenue in the hunt for drugs to prevent the devastating brain disease.
Jun 5, 2014
Local girl chooses charity over presents
Twelve-year-old MaKayla Crouch received 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food for her birthday May 22.
Perhaps what is most surprising about her gifts was that they were exactly what she asked for.
Jun 5, 2014
Trial date set in animal cruelty case
A Fort Walton Beach couple accused of beating a dog with a piece of lumber are now scheduled for trial July 28 in Okaloosa County on two felony counts.
Jun 5, 2014
Slow down, save chicks
Endangered shorebirds began their annual nesting along the Navarre Beach Causeway Bridge a few weeks ago, and a variety of efforts are now underway to keep them and their soon-to-be-hatched chicks safe from motorists.
Jun 5, 2014
Report a lionfish, win a T-shirt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unveiled a new smart device app May 28 and is encouraging its use for reporting lionfish sightings in Florida. According to FWC, the first 250 people, who successfully complete the Report Florida Lionfish app reporting form will receive a free, interactive and newly redesigned “Lionfish Control Team” T-shirt.
Jun 5, 2014
Military appreciates community
On a day when Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Council (MAC) members gathered to thank the military, the event’s speaker turned the tables and spent his time thanking business and community leaders.
Jun 5, 2014
ER closes at Naval Hospital Pensacola
The emergency room at Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) closed May 31 and reopened June 1 as an urgent care center that will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jun 5, 2014
Going gluten-free proves miracle cure for local women
Horrendous migraines, sinus infections, inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, common variable syndrome, fibromyalgia were just a few of the conditions from which Danni Barker suffered.
Jun 5, 2014
Swim lessons ready youth for summer season
As temperatures climb and sunny days provide a great opportunity for swimming and water activities, parents are often focused on safety.





