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A great opportunity

Written by Staff Reporters on June 19, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

After seven years, Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council Director Kate Wilkes announced last week her retirement effective Aug. 1, 2014. TDC board members and other community and business leaders recognized and thanked her for leading the county’s tourism development efforts through some challenging times. We only have to look back four years to the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill to understand that it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Wilkes.

Environmental groups make case to RESTORE

Written by Staff Reporters on June 19, 2014. Posted in Community.

The long-awaited finalization of the U.S. Department of Treasury guidelines for funds resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is expected soon, and the Santa Rosa County RESTORE Council is hearing presentations monthly from groups making their case for local RESTORE funding.

Class of 2004 celebrates 10 year reunion

Written by Staff Reporters on June 19, 2014. Posted in Community.

The year 2004 might be remembered for Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl scandal, the phrase “that’s hot,” coined by Paris Hilton and George Bush being named Man of the Year by Time magazine.

Storms benefit, hurt businesses

Written by Staff Reporters on June 19, 2014. Posted in Business.

One business that suffered extensive damage from flooding in late April reopened its doors last week, while other businesses that were hit by strong winds in late March continued to struggle with roof leaks and water damage.

Swim team gears up for summer season

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in Sports.

Dozens of swimmers dove in to the summer swim season last week. The swim team, based at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA, began practice June 2.

Local animal rescue charities join forces

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in News.

More than a dozen dogs visited Navarre June 7 to try and find a new home. The “Pawsome Adoption Event” featured several local animal rescue organizations all working to find less fortunate dogs a new home.

Warm weather increasing snake encounters

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in News.

Last week Lewis Blanton of Chumuckla killed a massive rattlesnake which was threatening

Navy helicopter crashes near Pace

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in Military, News.

A mishap occurred at about 10:15 a.m., June 5, involving a Training Air Wing FIVE helicopter at Whiting Field’s Outlying Field Spencer near Pace.

Families rejoice, about 100 Airmen return

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in Military, News.

Hundreds of friends and family members watched the sky Friday at Hurlburt Field waiting for a plane to land that would deliver about 100 Airmen home from Afghanistan and the Middle East.

Think like a termite

Written by Staff Reporters on June 12, 2014. Posted in Community.

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.