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The Courthouse is not a palace

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.

Do we need a new tax to fund another disposable courthouse? The county says the 90-year-old structure is too small, has security issues, lacks parking, has inadequate heating/cooling and needs telephone and computer network upgrades. While these may be valid issues, they hardly require a new courthouse.

Gulf Breeze police warn of car thefts, burglaries

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in Community.

Several unlocked cars parked in Gulf Breeze residential driveways have been burglarized recently and two of the vehicles were stolen, police say.

Pressure not a problem for Gonzalez

Written by Brian Lester on May 5, 2016. Posted in Sports.

High expectations rested on the shoulders of Jared Gonzalez entering his sophomore season at Huntingdon College.

Never stop learning

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in News.

Education is a continuing process. Many retired seniors in Santa Rosa County possess a lifetime of work and lifetime experiences and may want to learn something new or even share their expertise by assisting others in learning about new topics or skills. Research indicates keeping the mind active by learning new things keeps us mentally agile.

2016 Farmers Market available to WIC participants

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in News.

Locally grown fresh produce will be available at the farmers market sponsored by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County WIC program beginning Monday, April 25. The market will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 10. After May 10, the market will be open four days each week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., through the end of July.

May is Military Appreciation Month

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

In 1999, the United States Congress designated the month of May as Military Appreciation Month to give communities across the nation the opportunity to show their thanks to the men and women who serve in all branches of the United States military.

Sea Turtle nesting season starts

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in Community.

The highly anticipated nesting season for sea turtles began May 1 and continues until October 31. Navarre Beach is home to four of the six of the species of sea turtles listed as threatened or endangered and protected by the Endangered Species Act; loggerhead, green, leatherback and Kemp’s ridley.

Myrtle the Turtle welcomes visitors

Written by Gail Acosta on May 5, 2016. Posted in Community.

Santa Rosa County’s newest ambassador, Myrtle the Turtle has found a home at the I-10 Florida Welcome Center greeting visitors to the Sunshine State and promoting tourism for Santa Rosa County.

Fabulous Fun Fest for all

Written by Staff Reporters on May 5, 2016. Posted in Community.

The 32nd Annual Navarre Fun Fest presented by Okaloosa Gas and hosted by the Navarre Chamber of Commerce seemingly went off without a hitch on Saturday. This year’s change in format wrapped all the fun and festivities of a two-day event into one and culminated with the crowd favorite fireworks display.

Green Beret returns to service after amputation

Written by Staff Reporters on April 28, 2016. Posted in Military, News.

Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — A Special Forces noncommissioned officer returned to full active-duty service two and a half years after his hand was amputated to free him from underneath a vehicle before a suicide bomber could strike a deadly blow against he and his team.