AFSOC bases implement new, faster emergency notification system
HURLBURT FIELD – We’ve all heard the outside ‘giant voice,’ received a telephone call from the command post or seen that pop-up alert on our work computer during an emergency at one time or another. But do these methods provide instant accountability?
From Build to Boom: Munitions Line Delivery
HURLBURT FIELD – Those within earshot of Eglin Range can hear the sound of freedom raining from the sky as 25, 40 and 105mm rounds strike targets with precise accuracy.
NHS orienteering team takes home first place
The Navarre High School NJROTC orienteering team successfully defended its championship recently, and will be traveling to Oak Mountain, Ala., in hopes of qualifying for nationals for yet another year as the champs.
Medical marijuana supporters hold day of action
TALLAHASSEE — Medical marijuana supporters were out in force this weekend.
Meningitis claims life of Florida child
A case of bacterial meningitis quickly took the life of a 4-year-old boy in central Florida recently, but the Santa Rosa County Health Department said that no cases have been confirmed locally this year — though there remains one county case that is considered “suspect.”
Man arrested for shooting dog
A Navarre man was arrested last Thursday for shooting his neighbor’s dog, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Elections near for water system members
Two seats on the Holley-Navarre Water System board are up for grabs for the upcoming year, and six candidates will be vying for the positions.
SRSO: Major Hayes retires, Sgt. Lio promoted to Lieutenant
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office recently said good-bye to one long-time employee and then honored another one with a promotion.
Former Milton teacher arrested for child porn
Jeffrey “Bruce” Richards, 63, of Milton, was arrested on Dec. 11 on federal charges of distribution, receipt and possession of child pornography.
SUV slams into truck, spills fuel
A woman was sent to the hospital and fuel was spilled into a ditch following a wreck in Navarre last Thursday.













