Feb 21, 2013
FWC expands hunting opportunity, improves quota system
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently expanded hunting opportunities on private lands and on nearly 6 million acres of its public-hunting wildlife management area system.
Feb 21, 2013
AFSOC identifies mission impact of sequestration
Air Force Special Operations Command will be required to implement spending reductions that will have a substantial impact on its mission if sequestration takes effect March 1.
Feb 21, 2013
NJROTC honors cadets Hersom, Schultz
The Navarre High School Navy JROTC Raider Battalion honored Junior Cadet Chandler Hersom and Senior Cadet Emily Schultz as its Cadets of the Month for January 2013 on Feb. 2 at the unit’s military ball.
Feb 21, 2013
Fire interrupts a peaceful life on the bay, brush fire ensues
Rosemary Peterson intended to spend a leisurely afternoon cleaning out closets upstairs in her bayfront home. The temperature outside was rapidly declining from a high in the 50s to what would be the coldest night of the year at 29 degrees. The wind was whipping off of the bay at 25-30 mph with whitecaps visible. Her husband, John, was downstairs on his computer. Rosemary was deep in thought when she heard what she thought sounded like a door opening or closing.
Feb 21, 2013
Former Fla. Gov. gets warm reception during return
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush returned to the state capital on Thursday where he was showered with high praise and urged to run for president by fellow Republicans.
Feb 21, 2013
South End Committee approves funds for Agri-Plex
Bob Cole could get $200,000 in bed-tax revenue for Agri-Plex amenities after all.
Feb 21, 2013
County solicits consulting services for RESTORE funds
Santa Rosa County will solicit proposals for consulting services to help the county execute RESTORE Act funds.
Feb 21, 2013
Cole lobbies for subdivision exception
Santa Rosa County Commission Chairman Bob Cole slipped a developer’s request into the Feb. 14 commission meeting’s agenda between reports from County Engineer Roger Blaylock and the public services committee.
Feb 14, 2013
Paralysis doesn’t stop Scooter the Chihuahua
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Malcolm Clements watched as a 2-year-old Chihuahua with paralyzed hind legs zipped along the halls of the Animal Care Services clinic in a customized wheelchair.
Feb 14, 2013
Former CSAF inducted into AFSOC Order of the Sword
HURLBURT FIELD – More than 30 years after arriving at Hurlburt Field as a young MC-130E Combat Talon pilot, the former Chief of Staff of the Air Force returned to receive the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon an individual.