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Pensacola council won’t consider pig this week

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A potbellied pig named Buttercup is still in limbo after an item that would have classified her as a domestic pet was pulled from this week’s Pensacola City Council agenda at Tuesday’s agenda conference meeting. The pig’s owner has advocated the city make the necessary change, so Buttercup could remain the family’s pet.

Eglin releases report about fatal hangar incident

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.

According to an investigative report, historically low temperatures followed by rapid thawing lead to a valve failure and the inadvertent High Expansion Foam (HEF) discharge that resulted in the death of a civilian contractor Jan. 8 in King Hangar at Eglin Air Force Base. Three other Eglin personnel were treated with inhalation injures.

Whiting Field conducts mass casualty exercise

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Whiting Field’s security team conducted an exercise Feb. 20 that tested elements of the base and mutual aid agreements with police and fire services from Santa Rosa County. According to NAS Whiting  Field Spokesman Jay Cope, “The Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise is an annual force protection and anti-terrorism program that runs this year through Feb. 28.”

New prescription procedures for TRICARE beneficiaries

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TRICARE For Life beneficiaries soon will receive letters notifying them of changes to their prescription drug coverage and guiding them to TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a military pharmacy for some prescriptions as part of a congressionally mandated pilot program. Officials sent letters last week to affected TRICARE For Life beneficiaries notifying them of the pilot program.

Man robs Holley home after solicitation attempt

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A man posing as a door-to-door salesman robbed a residence on Forester Road Sunday night, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office offense report. The man was described as a white male possibly in his 20s, 5’10 to 6-feet-tall with brown hair and an unshaven scruffy look.

Whiting to participate in anti-terrorism exercise

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Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field – NAS Whiting Field is participating in Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield ’14, an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise that will be conducted on all continental United States Naval installations through Feb. 28. The exercise began Feb. 18.

Eglin Civil Air Patrol visits Hurricane Hunters

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Eglin Air Force Base – Eglin Eagles of the Civil Air Patrol had the opportunity recently to tour the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, near Biloxi, Miss. Squadron members were also treated to a tour of the 403rd Maintenance Group Propulsion Flight and shown the operations in maintaining the WC-130s for their weather missions.

Snow birds flock to social

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More than 200 seasonal visitors enjoyed an afternoon of conversation, food and fun at the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council’s Snow Bird Appreciation Social Feb. 13 at the Club at Hidden Creek. Eighteen area businesses showcased their products and services and provided give-a-ways for the attendees.

Commission candidates file financial reports

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Not surprisingly, the candidate who has been in the District 4 race the longest, Rob Williamson, has the most campaign contributions so far. Williamson pre-filed to run last summer and made early monetary gains as the sole candidate. 

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