Apr 4, 2013
Massage therapy helps breast cancer survivors
The physical and emotional effects of a mastectomy can last long after surgery. But massage therapist Heather Watson hopes to ease that pain and start the healing process with the power of touch.
Apr 4, 2013
Bill to arm teachers ‘huge concern’ for local schools
Joey Harrell, assistant superintendent for administrative services for Santa Rosa District Schools, serves as co-chairman of the Santa Rosa Joint Security Task Force.
Apr 4, 2013
Sequester impacts Gulf Island
As federal agencies seek ways to absorb proposed spending cuts from sequester, Gulf Island National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown is asking for the public’s understanding.
Apr 4, 2013
City of Milton allows alcohol downtown on Sundays
Recently the City of Milton enacted an ordinance establishing a downtown entertainment district to be known as the City of Milton Tourist Development District. Now the council has approved serving alcohol within that area on Sundays, breaking a long-standing position against alcohol.
Apr 4, 2013
Two dead, one critical in separate motorcycle accidents
Two separate motorcycle incidents within seven minutes of each other March 30 resulted in the death of both drivers. A third motorcycle incident on April 1 resulted in critical injuries.
Apr 4, 2013
Former state senator unaware of abatements
Four structures on property owned by Vic’s of Navarre, LLC, a corporation listing former state senator Charlie Clary as managing member, were recently presented to county commissioners to begin abatements.
Apr 4, 2013
Born alive on track for protection
Representative Cary Pigman, R-Avon Park, began his freshman year bringing his experience as an emergency medical physician to the forefront, sponsoring House Bill 1129, an act relating to infants born alive.
Apr 4, 2013
Blue Angels to practice at Choctaw, but viewing limited
The military budget cuts may have stopped the Navy’s Blue Angels aerial demonstration team from doing shows, but they received the OK to practice this week and will start making flights all month over Santa Rosa County on Friday, April 5.
Apr 4, 2013
Award-winning singer headlines Navarre Fun Fest
The Navarre Fun Fest attendees are in for quite a treat this year when Eric Paslay steps out on the stage to perform.
Apr 1, 2013
Program helps reduce unnecessary early deliveries
A study published April 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology shows that multistate, hospital-based quality improvement programs, including the one at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, can be remarkably effective at reducing early elective deliveries of babies.