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Think like a termite

Formosan termites have displaced the native subterranean termite species in the area, which is bad news for homeowners, Mike Page from the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDOA) told about two dozen local residents attended Formosan termite workshops May 14 and 15 at Tiger Point Community Center.

Library system has new website

The Santa Rosa County Library System has the most visited website among the county’s offerings, and when visitors hit the website last week, they undoubtedly noticed something had changed.

The wait is over, Taco Bell reopens

Navarre’s Taco Bell was severely damaged by fire July xx, 2013, so local residents had to wait nearly a year to once enjoy the fast-food restaurant’s menu offerings. The new restaurant opened June 4 at 10 a.m., and it didn’t take long for local residents to find their way inside.

Brothers perish in swift river current

The bodies of two brothers were recovered from Blackwater River after swift currents near Deaton’s Bridge pulled them underwater June 3. The incident report indicated neither could swim.

Let’s go fly a kite

Kite flying has been known to be child’s play, but not necessarily for a group of kite flying enthusiasts who have formed The Emerald Coast Kite Flyer’s Club. Members like Tonya Layton take a lot of pride in their handmade kite creations. She showed off the kite that she made herself, a dolphin she named Marty, at the club’s recent gathering at Opal Beach. Many club members bring family and friends to weekend “Club Fun Flys” the third Sunday of each month or whenever the club wants to get together.  

State champion Kylie Shelley looks to future

In February, Kylie Shelley won the state weightlifting championship in the 119-pound weight division. However, she felt there was something missing. “It was a much better feeling in 2013, when we won the team championship,” Shelley said. “We stood on that platform together to accept our championship medals. We had worked hard together and it was only right that we celebrated together.”

Maximizing brain power

Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Village retirement community in Gainesville have partnered to offer UF Health Vitality Mind, a research program dedicated to maximizing brain health in older adults.

Local girl chooses charity over presents

Twelve-year-old MaKayla Crouch received 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food for her birthday May 22.

Perhaps what is most surprising about her gifts was that they were exactly what she asked for.

Report a lionfish, win a T-shirt

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unveiled a new smart device app May 28 and is encouraging its use for reporting lionfish sightings in Florida. According to FWC, the   first 250 people, who successfully complete the Report Florida Lionfish app reporting form will receive a free, interactive and newly redesigned “Lionfish Control Team” T-shirt.

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