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More military activity through May 9

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Military, News.

Local residents often see military aircraft along the Emerald Coast, but for the next 10 days, they may see some that don’t look too familiar. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is hosting Emerald Warrior, an annual joint training exercise that started April 28 and runs through May 9.

‘Vaping’ becoming a popular smoking alternative

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in News.

Although it may still be a bit jarring for some, it’s becoming more common to see people holding what looks like a cigarette, exhaling clouds of a milky white substance into the air at public places including shopping malls, grocery stores and airports.

Biking for the health of it

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in News.

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward and other city and community leaders gathered April 25 in Plaza Ferdinand VII in downtown Pensacola to promote the installation of 20 new bike racks along Palafox Street.

TV star champions marriage

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Faith.

TV and movie actor and producer Kirk Cameron, probably best known for his role as Mike Seaver on ABC’s Growing Pains, is coming to Pensacola tomorrow as part of a national tour designed to strengthen marriages.

Imagine a county…without recycling

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

The Santa Rosa County Commissioners voted April 24 to close all 21 drop-off recycling locations in the county until further notice. The news release said they would be closed due to health and safety risks from the overwhelming volume of recycling materials not be collected of processed by the county’s contractor, West Florida Recycling.

A Mother’s heartfelt thanks

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we are reminded of how much Mother’s give to make life good for their children. Having worked closely with the families of Special Olympics over the years, I am amazed at the love, care and hard work that go into parenting a child with special needs. Local organizations such as Special Olympics can give families a much-needed outlet and support for their unique life challenges from day-to-day. I wanted to share a letter I received from the mother of a new athlete in our program that really touched my heart.

Boston emotional for local runners

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Community.

Paul and Cynthia Villanova from Navarre headed to the Boston Marathon this year to raise money for a charity that helps people with developmental disabilities. Paul had run Boston twice before. Cynthia had not run Boston before but grew up in a town that is on the race route. They entered the race with different perspectives but agreed it was emotional for runners and spectators alike.

Repticon returns to Navarre

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Community.

Hundreds of reptile enthusiasts packed the Days Inn Navarre Conference Center April 25 and 26 for the Third Annual Repticon Navarre Show. Repticon is a national leader in reptile and exotic pet shows. The show provides a venue for curious minds to see reptiles up close in a controlled environment through the live animal encounters.

Fla. gas prices up 30 cents over last year

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Community.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida is $3.74, which is up 30 cents from this time last year. According to a report released April 27 from AAA-The Auto Club Group, the average price in Florida dropped 2 cents from a week ago, while prices increased in Georgia and Tennessee.

Governor honors local volunteer

Written by Staff Reporters on May 1, 2014. Posted in Community.

Gov. Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman presented Vicky Bell with the Volunteer Florida Champion Service Award for her dedication to the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida. Bell received the award April 22 in Tallahassee during a meeting of Florida’s Cabinet.