Charities emerge from recession with record donations
Charitable giving in the United States has surpassed pre-recession levels for the first time in seven years, according to a national organization that tracks the generosity of Americans.
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Paris-based aircraft support company to locate in Mobile
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A French company said Monday it will open a facility on the Alabama coast to support the new Airbus factory in Mobile, a move that area officials said could lead to additional growth in the area.
Count encourages swimmers to heed flag warnings
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Beach.
Visitors and residents are encouraged to stay out of Gulf waters when red flags are flying. Red flags indicate high surf conditions and a high possibility of rip currents. Even the strongest swimmer can be swept out to sea by a rip current and beach goers are reminded to never underestimate the power of the Gulf of Mexico. On red flag days, knee deep is too deep, according to a release sent by the county last week.
Williamson suspends sea turtle center funds
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Despite District 4 Commissioner Rob Williamson’s surprise move to suspend county funds for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, planned construction will continue.
Beach renourishment tops local RESTORE proposals
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Despite Navarre Beach renourishment’s top ranking in several local RESTORE funding categories, it’s not likely that Santa Rosa County will fund the proposal’s full $1 million request from that pot of money.
Tension builds over TDC’s role
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After months of turmoil between county officials and the Tourist Development Council (TDC), Commissioner Rob Williamson wants to revisit the ordinance that established the TDC, and some members are concerned he’s trying to redefine their roles.
Melvin honored at groundbreaking
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Hotelier Marilyn Hess hosted a groundbreaking Monday for the new seven-story SpringHill Suites on Navarre Beach and gave former District 2 Commissioner Jim Melvin full credit for bringing the project to fruition.
Navarre man charged for imitation ‘cocaine’
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Crime, News.
Edgar Newton Doubleday, 19, of the 6900 block of Jasper Street in Navarre, was arrested June 4 on multiple charges, including a third-degree felony count of manufacturing, distributing or selling imitation drugs after witnesses said he mixed BC Powder and Anbesol to sell as “cocaine.”
Army secretary OKs burial in Arlington for La. guardsman
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The family of a Louisiana National Guardsman killed in the March helicopter crash in the Santa Rosa Sound has received approval for him to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
$2.75M for beach renourishment in state budget
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State legislators June 20 approved Florida’s budget, and Santa Rosa County is set to receive partial funding for some requests, including $2.75 million for Navarre Beach renourishment. District schools will receive an $8.2 million increase.