Minor flood damage to Fort Pickens facilities
The Fort Pickens, Naval Live Oaks and Okaloosa Areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore all experienced impacts from heavy rain and flooding last week.
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2014 Relay participants enjoy good weather
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Organizers hoped for better weather this year in Navarre than what Relay for Life participants and volunteers had to contend with last year. The 2013 event saw rain, wind and chilly conditions. The 2014 closing ceremony at Navarre High School was held under bright sunshine.
Commissioners plan special evening meeting in south end
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Santa Rosa County Commissioners are planning a special evening meeting at Tiger Point Community Center to discuss the proposed judicial center. Scheduling information is expected to be announced at today’s board meeting, and commissioners are expected to take action on several agenda items.
Gulf Breeze residents remain frustrated, question city
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Gulf Breeze residents frustrated with the state of their flood-damaged homes gathered for a town hall meeting Monday night at the Gulf Breeze Community Center.
United Way adds brand development specialist
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Anja Machado recently joined the United Way of Santa Rosa County as a brand development specialist. “I see living within Santa Rosa County very caring people willing to unite in order to answer on a large scale the prayers of people in need,” she said. “I believe United Way offers the best opportunity for impacting the most people in need within our neighborhoods.”
Central Florida teen leaves hospital with temporary artificial heart
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A 16-year-old Florida girl is the youngest person in the world to leave and spend the night outside of a hospital with a temporary artificial heart and portable driver.
Special courthouse meeting
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More than 80 people attended a special county commission meeting held Monday evening to discuss sites for the proposed new courthouse. County officials lined up state and local agency representatives to address issues related to potential East Milton sites – one of which is planned to be placed on this year’s ballot. Residents also got to speak out at the end of the meeting.
Pensacola Humane Society raising money for injured puppy
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The Pensacola Humane Society is raising money for Olaf, a 6-month-old puppy that is recovering from amputation surgery after being struck by a car earlier this month.
Science station event embraces autism
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Charlene Mauro, project director of the Marine Science Station, saw a need in the community for an event welcoming families with autism spectral disorders and started Autism OdysSea, first held in 2013. About 150 children and their families, totaling 450 people, attended the second annual event held April 12.
Eggtra special hunts
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Two local churches have extra special Easter egg hunts planned Saturday. One will feature eggs being dropped from a helicopter, while the other will take place at night.