May 23, 2013
“Whooping cough” case confirmed in SRC
The area has its first 2013 case of pertussis, commonly referred to as “whooping cough.”
May 23, 2013
Free Dental X-Rays at NWFSC
Free dental x-rays will be offered through the months of May and June at the Dental Assisting Program at Northwest Florida State College. The program is being offered as a service to the public and will provide practicum experience for NWFSC Dental Radiography students.
May 23, 2013
Chamber, Leaseholder and Resident Association talk beach issues
Jim Taylor, Navarre Beach Leaseholder and Resident Association past president and the chair-elect of the Navarre Beach Chamber of Commerce spoke at the NBLRA meeting on May 18.
May 23, 2013
Shipwreck Rhoda closed for survey, cleanup
The shipwreck “Rhoda,” located approximately 1/2 mile northeast of the old USCG Lifesaving Station on Fort Pickens Road, will be closed to all recreational vessel traffic, fishing and diving through May 24, announced Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown.
May 23, 2013
Gov. Scott vetoes nearly $400 million from budget
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had a tough time winning cooperation this past year from the Republican-led Legislature, struck back on Monday by vetoing nearly $400 million from the state’s new budget.
May 23, 2013
Florida’s crime rate dropped 6.5 percent in 2012
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s crime rate dropped 6.5 percent in 2012, including a significant decrease in thefts, robberies and burglaries, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner released Thursday.
May 23, 2013
County Leasing Practices Called “Unfair”
Kim Macarthy, former Main Street Milton president, says county-owned property leased to a local nonprofit organization without a public proposal process was unfair.
May 23, 2013
Commissioners choose concrete over paper
There is almost $2 million available in impact fee funding, but Santa Rosa County will have to return those funds to those who initially paid the fees if the money is not utilized within about 30 months.
May 23, 2013
Surfing through the pain
Kayla Barton almost turned her car around twice on the way to Navarre Beach from Dothan, Ala. Her back hurt and it started raining during the more-than-two-hour drive. But, she kept moving forward — and she’s sure glad she did.
May 23, 2013
Open government champion Hill wins special election primary
Mike Hill, president and founder of the Northwest Florida Tea Party, scored a victory over longtime local politician Ed Gray III in the May 14 primary special election for the House District 2 seat.