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Fire at Eglin Air Force Base
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
A fire near Eglin Air Force Base’s McKinley Climatic Laboratory sent a towering plume of smoke into the sky shortly before 10 a.m. July 5, according to a public affairs report. The plume dissipated by noon, but not before base officials warned that the smoke may have contained methyl chloride, a potentially hazardous gas.
Sting Rays win national tournament
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Lighthouse Private Christian Academy boys basketball coach Morris Jones wasn’t sure what to expect from his team over the summer considering it lost five seniors from a team that played in the national tournament in March.
Sage Chambers overcomes injuries to set stage for big senior year
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Sage Chambers didn’t get an opportunity to play a full season of football a year ago.
Chill Out event helps seniors beat the heat
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
As a volunteer for the Council on Aging of West Florida, Judy Allen knows what it’s like to go into a warm home on an unbearably hot summer afternoon.
Overcoming triggers
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One of the best ways to achieve lasting results toward a healthy lifestyle is to identify and overcome your personal triggers. A trigger is an event or circumstance that prompts a certain behavior or emotion.
Prayer labyrinth
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
They tread silently, one foot in front of the other. Only crickets and the occasional laughter of a child can be heard. The path winds left then right, then right and left in a seemingly endless circuit as the walkers give prayers and thanks.
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus
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Anyone who lives in an area where mosquitoes are known to carry West Nile virus is at risk for infection, especially those who participate in outdoor activities, according to the 1st SOMDG. Persons working outside should use insect repellants containing DEET. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and should be emptied to reduce […]
Big plans not welcome at beach restaurant
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Coming over the bridge onto Navarre Beach, visitors are greeted by nesting shore birds and rolling sand dunes. They are also greeted by a vacant building in need of repair.
Partnership gives cigarette butts new purpose
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When volunteers swarm Navarre Beach to collect garbage each month, cigarette butts often fill their collection buckets. Thousands of these burned, squished and tossed pieces of trash are left on the beach to eventually wash into the Gulf of Mexico.