May 9, 2013
Norovirus has Santa Rosa County residents ailing
A highly contagious stomach illness called the Norovirus has been spreading around Santa Rosa County and nearby areas, but health officials say it’s nothing serious due to the low number of cases.
May 9, 2013
New farmer’s market nourishing women and children
Fresh fruits and veggies can be affordable for moms-to-be and youngsters.
May 2, 2013
Snake collector ordered to give up 28 boas
A Utah man has been ordered by police to get rid of all but one of his 29 exotic boa constrictor snakes because he doesn’t have an exotic pet permit.
May 2, 2013
State seeks tegus abandoned in Panama City neighborhood
Almost three dozen exotic lizards have been captured in a Florida Panhandle neighborhood where state wildlife officials say a licensed seller abandoned them.
May 2, 2013
Ore. museum displays traditional paddling boats
Missing are the walrus hide coverings and baleen lashings. But otherwise, the amazing kayaks on display in Southeast Portland are pretty much historically accurate.
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.