Boating course clearly impacts water safety
For nearly two decades the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has provided a Florida Boater Education ID test that can be taken online or at home and mailed in.
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Bioblitz, a science-fantastic hit for all ages
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
It didn’t take long for the interest in science to be generated at the inaugural Bioblitz May 21 at Naval Live Oaks, which is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
What about the courthouse site costing millions less?
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
Santa Rosa County commissioners are trying to sell the public on tax increases for the courthouse hoping for a low turnout in August (their words, not mine). This meaning Milton voters say “yes” to a building in a flood zone (presumably on pontoons) and voters in the southern part of the county will stay home. The May 26, 2016 issue of Navarre Press said 65 percent of voters in 2014 said “No” to that site. Suddenly, the cost has dropped from $50 million to $35 million. Don’t worry ‘cost overruns’ will get it to $50 million.
Broken irrigation system plagues Tiger Point Golf
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
The parched conditions of fairways and greens at Tiger Point Golf Club are drawing concern from officials at the City of Gulf Breeze, which owns the 365-acre club.
Military: Precision flying teams’ risk, cost
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Both of the U.S. military’s high-drama, high-dollar flying teams suffered crashes on the same day this week, but supporters say the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels are worth the money and the risk because they’re vital to recruitment and help citizens feel good about their military.
Less thinking equals more winning for Stephens
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Overthinking is sometimes an issue for athletes. Jackson Stephens knows that as well as anyone.
Many opt to take Social Security before full retirement age
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in News.
Chicago — Taking Social Security benefits early comes with a price, yet more than 4 in 10 Americans who are 50 and over say they’ll dip into the program before reaching full retirement age.
FWC fuels fishing fever
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
Fishing is a big part of Pete Della Ratta’s life. Not only does he enjoy doing it, but he loves educating students about it, whether it’s at various fishing clinics throughout the area in the summer months or taking seventh-graders on a fishing field trip each year.
Bennett wins robotics camp scholarship
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Education.
Haden Bennett didn’t think she would actually be awarded the Air Force Association’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center Camp scholarship when she applied for it earlier this spring.
Travieso gains traction for Blue Wahoos
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Sports.
Nick Travieso had come up short in two of his last three starts but hasn’t let tough moments define who he is as a pitcher.