The use of vehicle dash cameras and recording devices are prohibited on Eglin Air Force Base to ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets on the base.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is celebrating the arrival of four African lion cubs, who will make their public debut on Valentine’s Day, offering guests a rare opportunity to see the next generation of one of Africa’s most iconic species.

The cubs, two males and two females, have spent the past several weeks behind the scenes acclimating to their new surroundings under the attentive care of the zoo’s animal care team. The males, Kovu and Loki, and females, Katrina and Zuri, are already displaying curious, energetic personalities.

The Master Gardeners of Santa Rosa County will be demonstrating how to prune grape vines and rose bushes at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. The class will take place in the gardens at the county extension office, located at 6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton.

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A Navarre man was arrested Feb. 3 during a targeted narcotics operation in Milton.

Damorian Joseph McCarty, 19, is charged with drug possession, burglary, larceny and damaging property with criminal mischief.

Clergy from across the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church gathered in Mobile Jan. 26 and 27 for a kickoff event marking the official launch of the conference’s participation in the Certificate in Preaching Excellence program, a nationally recognized continuing education initiative focused on strengthening preaching for experienced pastors.

The two-day event was held at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church and offered in partnership with the Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence at Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology.

Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union recently concluded a community coat drive to help keep local students warm during the winter months.

Grace Carbaugh is stepping down as president and CEO of the Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Jan. 22.

The announcement was made in a post on the chamber’s Facebook page. Carbaugh has led the organization for the past five years. Her final day will be at the end of February.

Navarre Beach Bridge will undergo a series of routine bridge inspections beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18 and ending Thursday, Feb. 19.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently announced a change in policy regarding how driver license exams are proctored.

Starting Friday, Feb. 6, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English. The state also mentioned in a press release that exams must be taken without an interpreter.