News Archive

It never occurred to Tech Sgt. Christofer Curtis that he would never fly again.

It is Zo Carlson’s passion to find “forever homes” for abandoned puppies.

Driving speed limits were reduced and speed humps were installed Monday, April 1, at Gulf Islands National Seashore in preparation for nesting shorebirds.

A new initiative at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA aims to train staff about how to teach autistic children in an effort to be more inclusive of young members with special needs.

Approximately 50 representatives from Santa Rosa, Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton and Bay counties traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Pentagon and Congressional leaders regarding Panhandle military issues at the annual Northwest Florida Defense Coalition Symposium.

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.

Joey Harrell, assistant superintendent for administrative services for Santa Rosa District Schools, serves as co-chairman of the Santa Rosa Joint Security Task Force.

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.

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. 

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.