Kentucky Gov. blasts Scott over recruitment tactic
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott has drawn fire over the last few months in his repeated attempts to recruit businesses away from other states.
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Postal Service revamps priority mail program
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service is revamping its priority mail program to raise revenue and drive new growth in its package delivery business.
Voice your opinion in Navarre Community Center survey
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Saturday is the last chance for Navarre residents to cast their vote in the online survey regarding the possibility of a new community center in the Navarre area, reminds Santa Rosa County District 4 Commissioner and Vice-chair Jim Melvin.
Sheriff backs vote on tax to put officers back in schools
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The Santa Rosa School Board renewed agreements funding seven school resource officers (SRO) and one K-9 officer at its Aug 22 meeting.
Up to the challenge
Written by John Richardson on . Posted in Sports.
With a strong offense that can put numbers up on the scoreboard, the big question for the 2013 Raider football team is can the defense do their part? “We lost eight or nine players through graduation from last season’s defense,” middle linebacker Monty Thompson said. Fortunately, the Raiders have six returning seniors that played significant roles on the squad last year.
Vivi loses eye, but keeps sight
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Viviana Vixen “Vivi” loves belly rubs, barking at strangers and running crazy in the back yard, like most other small dogs. She loves curling up in a lap or stretching out on the couch just as much as the next pup. And, she has a mellow temperament and a roll-with-the-punches attitude – which is probably why she’s had no problem with the one thing that separates her from a majority of other dogs.
The boat’s gotta go. Now.
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Sinking ships take on water – it’s what they do. The half-sunken boat in the Sound near Juana’s Pagodas has been taking on water for well over a month now, but the boat isn’t the only one going down. The story and details of the owner are seemingly sinking as well.
State to sue Georgia over water
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APALACHICOLA — Gov. Rick Scott, saying it’s time to fight for the economic future of the Apalachicola Bay region, announced Tuesday that Florida will file a lawsuit against Georgia over its consumption of freshwater in a river system that serves three Southeastern states.
“Stingray shuffle” can prevent painful memories
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A recent trend of stingray incidents on Navarre Beach conjures memories of this writer’s own run-in with a ray – and better yet, of the advice on how to avoid being injured by these sea creatures.
New management chosen for Navarre Beach Pier
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The Navarre Beach Pier will be under new management in 2014. By a narrow margin, Pasco Gibson and Yolanda Wells were selected on Monday by the Santa Rosa County Commission to take over management of the pier. The pair will replace The Pier, Inc., a brother-sister duo led by Dorothy Slye and Everett Ratliff Jr., who have overseen pier operations since June 2010 and earlier this year received a contract extension, which expires Dec. 31.