Feds say it’s not too late for Medicaid expansion
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Obama administration reminded Florida lawmakers Wednesday that it’s not too late to expand Medicaid to more than 1 million residents in the state.
Hurlburt opens food pantry to AF civilians
HURLBURT FIELD – In response to sequestration and civilian furloughs, the food pantry inside the Airman’s Attic at Hurlburt Field recently opened its doors to civilian personnel.
Florida reports 23 cases of intestinal illness
TALLAHASSEE — Florida health officials say they’re investigating 23 cases of a stomach bug that has infected more than 320 people in 14 states and New York City.
Florida Blue wants to restructure
MIAMI — Health insurance giant Florida Blue, one of the state’s largest employers and political donors, wants to restructure itself, but critics warn the move could create a conflict between turning a profit and the obligation to provide low-cost insurance to its 4 million policy holders.
SRIA scrambles to find new director of administration
The Santa Rosa Island Authority is searching for a new director of administration after the recent firing of Russell D. Scarritt.
United Peninsula Association discuss nonprofit status at meeting
The tax exempt status of the United Peninsula Association and its effect on a Florida Department of Transportation project was discussed at a meeting last Wednesday in the Tiger Point Golf Clubhouse.
Navarre woman dies in head-on collision
A Navarre woman was killed last Thursday night in a head-on collision on Highway 98 in Navarre, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release.
LED streetlights being installed along Hwy 98
Florida Department of Transportation’s R. Carter Johnson and Jim De Vries gave updates on current projects and took questions about the current state of U.S. Highway 98 at a Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday.
Water advisory back in effect for Navarre Park
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County has once again issued a water advisory for the water in the sound at Navarre Park. Last week’s test results showed high levels of bacteria, and swimming and water activities are discouraged at the location until further notice.
Registered sex predator arrested for lewd behavior at GB Wal-Mart
A Fort Walton Beach man who is a registered sex predator was arrested for lewd behavior at the Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart, according to a news release from the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office.