Apr 24, 2014
Legislative Delegation supports Williamson
Three Santa Rosa citizens have applied for the appointment to temporarily fill late Commissioner Jim Williamson’s District 1 commission seat until the Nov. 4 special election, which will determine his replacement through the end of his term, which expires in 2016.
Apr 17, 2014
Pier enforces no pets rule
Navarre Beach resident Paul Albuquerque takes his dog Olas most everywhere he goes. The Bassett Hound and Australian Shepherd mix often accompanies Albuquerque and his wife at the beach, the park and even when they go out to eat.
Apr 17, 2014
Pensacola Humane Society raising money for injured puppy
The Pensacola Humane Society is raising money for Olaf, a 6-month-old puppy that is recovering from amputation surgery after being struck by a car earlier this month.
Apr 17, 2014
Military dog that saved patrol retires with honors
Tampa, Fla. (AP) — Staff Sgt. Shannon Hutto thought his bomb sniffing dog Eddie was just being lazy when he wouldn’t move from a certain spot one hot day in Afghanistan in 2012.
Apr 17, 2014
State to seek sponsors for seven state trails
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Florida Park Service finalized an agreement last week to seek sponsors for seven state trails, including the Blackwater Heritage Trail in Santa Rosa County.
Apr 17, 2014
FWC kills several bears after attack
Lake Mary, Fla. (AP) – A wildlife officer fatally shot several bears that exhibited dangerous behavior during an investigation of an attack in a central Florida neighborhood.
Apr 17, 2014
Air Force Master Sgt. testifies before house committee
Washington (AFNS) – The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, along with top enlisted members of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on personnel, about the impact budget decisions have on the enlisted force, April 9.
Apr 17, 2014
Science station event embraces autism
Charlene Mauro, project director of the Marine Science Station, saw a need in the community for an event welcoming families with autism spectral disorders and started Autism OdysSea, first held in 2013. About 150 children and their families, totaling 450 people, attended the second annual event held April 12.
Apr 17, 2014
Simplifying the Affordable Care Act
Amie Remington, general counsel for Landrum Staffing, admitted right at the start of her presentation to the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce April 10 that the Affordable Care Act is not everyone’s favorite topic and making it understandable is a daunting task.
Apr 17, 2014
Candy manufacturer recalls chocolate bunny ears
A chocolate manufacturer headquartered in St. Louis issued a national recall April 9 for chocolate bunny ears. Karl Bissinger’s LLC is recalling its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because one lot was mislabeled and contains undeclared milk. The recall was initiated after a customer discovered milk chocolate products in the dark chocolate product packaging.