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Celebrating Women’s History Month

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Community.

The first female pilot to break the sound barrier grew up in Bagdad, just south of Milton. Jacqueline “Jackie” Cochran was a record setter who also shattered the glass ceiling in aviation, earning induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio in 1971.

Hurricane awareness begins

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Community.

The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially start begin June 1, but state and local governments are starting their efforts to make sure residents get prepared.

Solar is worth another look

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Community.

If you haven’t looked at a solar energy option for your home lately, you might want to take a second look. According to Tiffany Miller of Compass Solar Energy, prices have dropped 60 percent due to new technology.

Potential changes to overtime laws

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Business.

“If you have to work more, you should get paid more” – those were the words last week of President Barack Obama as he directed Secretary of Labor Tom Perez to look at overhauling the nation’s laws regarding overtime. Obama went on to say that in his view, if more workers got fatter paychecks, they could spend more and stimulate the economy.

Local unemployment below state average

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Business.

Santa Rosa County’s unemployment rate for January 2014 is 5.9 percent, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Florida’s unemployment rate for January was 6.1 percent, the lowest since June 2008 when the state average stood at 6 percent.

Pier bar is back with new name, new look

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Beach.

The deck of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier was buzzing with activity March 15 in spite of chilly, windy weather. Locals and tourists mingled, enjoying live music at the re-opening of the pier’s outdoor bar, which has been named Lagerheads.

Commissioner Cole pays a visit to the NBLRA

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association (NBLRA) President Linda Coley asked Santa Rosa County Commissioner Bob Cole to address some questions and concerns at the March 22 NBLRA meeting. Leaseholders submitted questions to Coley prior to the meeting.

Restaurant inspection results vary

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in News.

The Florida Department of Business Professional Regulations (FDBPR) has been busy conducting food service inspections in the Navarre area in 2014 and results from their work have ranged from perfect scores and met inspection standards to 23 violations and follow-up inspections required.

Future of existing courthouse

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in News.

Milton attorney Matthew Hargraves started a petition to keep the courthouse downtown. However, Guy Thompson, mayor of the City of Milton, opposes the idea. Thompson and others hope the facility will become a community center, featuring retail stores and possibly an expanded library.

No criminal charges in 2013 fatal crash near Hurlburt

Written by Staff Reporters on March 20, 2014. Posted in News.

The Florida Highway Patrol reported March 18 that no criminal charges are being filed in a seven-vehicle fatal accident that occurred June 13, 2013, at Cody Avenue and Highway 98. Two Bradenton, Fla. residents, 66-year-old Kurt Graetzer and 63-year-old Pamela Graetzer died from injuries sustained in the crash.