Rehab start helps Bailey along on road to recovery
Homer Bailey emerged from the clubhouse with his valuable right arm wrapped in a bandage to hold a bag of ice in place.
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Raiders confident as they head to state
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Charlie Orth is no stranger to the state track meet. He was there a year ago as a sophomore to compete in the pole vault and is excited about another opportunity to return to state.
Never stop learning
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Education is a continuing process. Many retired seniors in Santa Rosa County possess a lifetime of work and lifetime experiences and may want to learn something new or even share their expertise by assisting others in learning about new topics or skills. Research indicates keeping the mind active by learning new things keeps us mentally agile.
VA study on whether dogs can heal vets with PTSD has critics
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Fayetteville, N.C. — Army veteran Joe Aguirre opens a restaurant door, then steps aside to let his golden retriever take point. “Clear,” Aguirre commands, and 3-year-old Munger pivots right, left, then right again, sweeping the room for potential threats.
Rooftops provide nesting alternative for shorebirds
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in News.
When beaches are overcrowded, birds search for other habitats for nesting.
Bill creates changes in school controlled open enrollment
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
According to Gov. Rick Scott’s newly approved House Bill 7029, parents are now allowed to enroll their children in any public or charter school which isn’t filled to capacity. Taking effect for the 2017-2018 school years, the amendment to section 5, section 1002.31 of the Florida Statute, will open up school options for students statewide. In terms of local outcomes however, drastic changes are not to be expected.
Navarre ROTC unit makes a difference
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Education.
The Navarre High School Junior ROTC made a major donation to the Relay for Life committee April 27, handing a check over for $10,000 that will help in the fight against cancer.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
This is our second week of publishing a page from the Milton Gazette. The issue this week is from August 19, 1910, and in it is a story that starts with “A rare relic.” It details how someone brought them a paper from January 4, 1800, that gives an account of George Washington’s funeral. Here we are looking back at newspapers from more than 100 years ago to a paper that is also looking back at a newspaper more than 100 years ago. And, because the Milton Gazette reprinted that, we have a real treat – from more than 200 years ago. Please read the entire page of the Milton Gazette. If only you could hear Gail Acosta read it out loud. We may have to start a YouTube channel because the way she reads it – makes the entire page come to life.
Playground opens at Holley Ball Park
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The construction of a recreational playground to enhance the popular ball field is now complete at Holley Ball Park. The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Sea Turtle nesting season starts
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The highly anticipated nesting season for sea turtles began May 1 and continues until October 31. Navarre Beach is home to four of the six of the species of sea turtles listed as threatened or endangered and protected by the Endangered Species Act; loggerhead, green, leatherback and Kemp’s ridley.