May 2, 2013
FWC releases draft plans for conserving Florida wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently announced that draft action plans for 16 animal species are ready for public review and comment.
May 2, 2013
Lawmakers approve $50M for bike trail project
State lawmakers have approved $50 million to link more than 200 miles of existing bike trails across central Florida.
May 2, 2013
Congress reviews Air Force readiness at House hearing
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The top leaders from the Air Force’s active and Reserve components were on Capitol Hill on April 24 to provide statements and answer questions regarding their fiscal year 2014 budgets and force readiness.
May 2, 2013
A show of appreciation for military families
May is Military Appreciation Month, and the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce is selling thank you signs to fund activities expressing gratitude to thousands of local veterans and their families leading up to Memorial Day.
May 2, 2013
Auburn campaign aiming at reducing child hunger
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A multifaceted campaign to bring healthy food to hungry Alabama children was launched Monday by Lt. Governor Kay Ivey at a Montgomery elementary school.
May 2, 2013
Navarre child’s family seeks help through Mobility Awareness contest
The Snead family in Navarre tries to stay mobile. But simple tasks such as going to the grocery store can be a challenge.
May 2, 2013
Bullet narrowly misses sleeping boy
Unknown shooters fired bullets into at least two south Santa Rosa County homes in recent weeks, and narrowly missing boys at a sleepover in the most recent incident.
May 2, 2013
Miss Navarre High is crowned
As students and supporters arrived and the crowd grew prior to the festivities, the energy built and sizzled with excitement for the Miss NHS pageant. Family and friends gathered, flash bulbs popped and signs displaying support for candidates were hoisted in abundance.
May 2, 2013
Florida legislature repeals ethanol mandate
Consumers’ gas tanks could soon be filled with more gas and less ethanol, thanks to a senate bill that has gained momentum.
May 2, 2013
Developer of Heritage Oaks tangles with Holley community’s roots
A popular road used as a cut-through in Holley has been closed, and playing a role in the blame are issues of safety, flooding, the preservation of trees and a potential development.