Financial woes enveloping the Navarre Beach Pier manager, Coastal Concessions, are prompting Santa Rosa County officials to demand two months of past-due admission fees by Dec. 11 amid questions about whether the company’s previous payments were properly used.

Downtown Milton has emerged as the most likely site for the proposed new Santa Rosa County courthouse if the challenges of environmental permitting and stormwater control at the low-lying locale can be met.

Gov. Rick Scott’s 2016-17 Florida First Budget recommends a funding increase of more than $6 million for the Department of Elder Affairs to serve additional elders and caregivers through enhanced tools and technology.

Recently I had the privilege of being introduced to Charles and his canine friend Emma. “You just have to listen to their story,” I was told. As it turns out, I am very grateful that I did.

With just a no-cost permit, mackerel tournament directors can donate tournament-caught king and Spanish mackerel to a licensed wholesale dealer in exchange for a donation to the charity of the tournament’s choice. 

There’s finally a chill and certain festiveness in the air as many of us make plans to go afield during the holidays. It’s such a special time of year. Children will be out of school on winter break soon. Friends and family are gathering. And for some there’s time off from work. This holiday season, celebrate the natural way by enjoying one of Florida’s traditional hunting opportunities listed below.