Food industry asks for exemptions to trans fat phase out
Shortening, pie crusts, brownies and microwave popcorn could be partially exempt from a government phase out of artificial trans fats — if the food industry gets its way.
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Former NFL superstar Eddie George shares physical and mental joys of yoga
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
When it comes to weightlifting, former NFL running back Eddie George can press hundreds of pounds above his own weight, but he admits that the first time he tried yoga it crushed him.
Task force urges more research into child autism screening
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in News.
A government task force says more research is needed to determine if toddlers should be screened for autism even if check-ups or parents haven’t spotted developmental problems — despite guidelines from other health groups that urge such screening.
Pope urges compassion for divorced Catholics who remarry
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in Faith.
Pope Francis’ call last week for a church of “open doors” that welcomes divorced Catholics prompted speculation over whether he was signaling support for easing the ban on Communion for couples who remarry without a church annulment.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
School starts Monday and all the expenses can put a strain on our wallets. Eglin Federal Credit Union is offering a Back to School Platinum MasterCard as low as 7.9 percent APR. Visit one of their branches today on your way to finish school shopping. After your exhausting day of shopping, grab dinner at Hungry Howie’s and use the coupon on our Neighborhood Favorites page for a free medium pizza. There is also a coupon BOGO for Jersey Mike’s sub shop. Ask for your sub “Mike’s way.”
Immigrant in church sanctuary reaches one-year mark
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
Rosa Robles Loreto could leave the small, Tucson church where she has spent the past year. But there is no guarantee she won’t be sent back to Mexico, her native country.
An open letter to county commissioners
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, Opinion.
The proposal to utilize the Navarre Marine Park as a concert venue is fantastic provided the county is the recipient of a fair and equitable return. All other commercial ventures on the beach return 5 percent of gross proceeds to the county.
Florida elections imperiled by human error
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
With the 2016 presidential election on the horizon and the ghosts of elections past still haunting it, you would think Florida would have an acute sense for ensuring its voting processes are working as smoothly and efficiently as a Ferrari engine.
Concert nearing approval
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Community.
September’s Country on the Sound isn’t set in stone yet, but if it happens, it will take place at the Navarre Beach Marine Park rather than at Navarre Family Watersports, which was the original location organizer Greg Britton had in mind.
Residential yard waste pick-up – container, bundle or bag it
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Yard waste pick up service is available at no extra charge to Santa Rosa County residents with curbside household garbage service provided by ECUA, Waste Management or Waste Pro and who do not live in a city’s limits. To use this service, yard waste must be containerized or bundled and be no more than 50 pounds each. Items not placed in containers, bundles or bags and/or are too heavy, will not be picked up and must be disposed of by residents at their own expense.