Staggering rise in water rescues
To say Navarre Beach first responders have been busy this tourist season is an understatement. The number of water rescues performed so far in 2015 has already tripled compared to the first half of 2014.
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‘Conflict’ over Tiger Point Golf Course
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Santa Rosa County Commissioners today are expected to pass a resolution formally acknowledging a “conflict” with the City of Gulf Breeze over failed promises the municipality made regarding improvements to Tiger Point Golf Course.
Scientists from FAU hunt for sea sponges that fight cancer
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Think of it as drawing medicine from the sea.
FWC commissioners set to cast final vote on bear hunting
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet in Sarasota Tuesday through Thursday of next week for a final vote on creating a limited season for bear hunting.
Conflict between tourism staff, committees continues
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In spite of an anticipated record season for local tourism, the on-going stress among county tourism staff and the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) committee members continues.
Beach renourishment tops local RESTORE proposals
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Despite Navarre Beach renourishment’s top ranking in several local RESTORE funding categories, it’s not likely that Santa Rosa County will fund the proposal’s full $1 million request from that pot of money.
Teen critical following collision
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A 16-year-old Gulf Breeze resident is in critical condition after the Subaru Legacy he was driving had a “mechanical problem,” causing him to lose control.
Official: Summit fire result of arson
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The fire that destroyed a Summit Drive home June 7 was a result of arson, Kayla Anderson, spokesman with the state’s Fire Marshal’s Office, said last week. She said the department is investigating a “person of interest.”
Uncertainty comes with the territory in minor league baseball
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Ray Chang has seen almost everything in his decade as a minor league baseball player.
First Tee program a hit with young golfers
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Sunlight pushes through a wall of dark clouds on a Thursday morning in June as young golfers, toting their golf bags over their shoulders, come trotting onto the driving range at Tiger Point in Gulf Breeze.