Jan 17, 2013
Waste Management responds to driver complaint
On Jan. 8, a Waste Management truck driver was recorded dumping both regular trash and recyclables into the same truck on Harvest Village Court in Navarre even though recyclables are supposed to be picked up separately.
Jan 17, 2013
TDC committee questions Agriplex support
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council south end committee wants the board of county commissioners to hold off on approving $200,000 for the Agriplex project.
Jan 17, 2013
Tax exemption available for seniors
Senior Citizens can take advantage of up to an additional $50,000 homestead exemption if they meet certain requirements.
Jan 17, 2013
Helen Back owner presented Humanitarian award
The military services chose a longtime Air Force volunteer from Florida as this year’s recipient of the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award.
Jan 17, 2013
Florida reps receive legislative session input
Local residents brought various issues to their state and U.S. representatives at the Santa Rosa County Legislative Delegation last Tuesday in Milton.
Jan 17, 2013
Santa Rosa tourism has $113 million impact
After several months of research, the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council received an “Economic Impact of Tourism on Santa Rosa County” report from the Haas Center at University of West Florida.
Jan 17, 2013
No good deed goes unrewarded
“What goes around comes around,” said Jacque Gorris, Midway District fire commissioner.
Firehouse Subs created some good karma by helping firefighters throughout the U.S. get much needed equipment and tools to help better serve their communities through its Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Gorris continued.
Jan 10, 2013
Here’s looking at you Edie Chepult
We met Edie Chepult, 92, a Southern Belle from Flomaton, Ala., at dinner, Christmas Day, at my sister’s home on East Bay. My sister Kathy had met this remarkable lady last week at a cousin’s wedding in Idaho, invited her to Christmas dinner and “Here’s Looking” chalked up another victim.
Jan 10, 2013
505th CCW raises BLUE FLAG for combat training
During military exercises, realism and dynamic response are essential for proper training.
Jan 10, 2013
Gov. Scott meets with Health Secretary
Gov. Rick Scott met with Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, on Jan. 7 to discuss how the state can improve the cost, quality and access to healthcare for Florida families.