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Life after high school: Group aims to garner support for young adults with developmental disabilities

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Community.

On their 22nd birthday, young adults in Florida who have not earned a diploma age out of the public school system. This is also true for young adults with developmental disabilities. Local parents who have children with various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy have started a group – Hope HEALS (Helping Exceptional Adults Live Successfully). Their goal is to provide support for local families with children who have aged out of the school system, as well as develop a stronger sense of understanding and involvement within the community for these young adults.

Navarre Garden Club celebrates Arbor Day

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Community.

Arbor Day is celebrated in different months depending in which state you live. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated in January. The Navarre Garden Club hosted a program at Navarre High School Friday and invited special guests to help plant a tree on the property.

More growth, jobs on the way

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Business.

Business in Santa Rosa Industrial Park is booming. Two projects are expected to create more than 300 new jobs by early next year.

Construction surges in Santa Rosa County

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Business.

The Santa Rosa County Public Information Office has issued the county’s 2012-2013 annual report. The 50-page report highlights the yearly accomplishments of county commission departments and includes a wide variety of county-related statistics and information.

Cold stunning affects nearby sea turtles

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Several area sea turtles were rescued recently as a result of the below-freezing temperatures the area has been experiencing. A condition known as “cold stunning” occurs when sea turtles are exposed to prolonged cold water temperatures.

Navarre Beach Leaseholders change leadership

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Linda Coley was voted in a second term as the president of the Navarre Beach Leaseholders and Residents Association (NBLRA) during the Jan. 18 board meeting.

RESTORE funding on horizon

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in News.

The Santa Rosa County Local RESTORE Council has approved criteria members will use to evaluate projects proposed for funding resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Now the group is working to develop an application through which projects can be submitted, leading up to the anticipated first round of local fund distribution.

Bondi Asks Congress to Fund Anti-Human Trafficking Programs

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in News.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and 46 other state and territorial attorneys general are asking Congress to fund programs authorized by the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). The funding would go toward programs which fight human trafficking in the United States and abroad.

Florida CFO launches workshop series in Santa Rosa

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in News.

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater is teaming up with Representative Doug Broxson to kick off a statewide series of anti-scam workshops for seniors. Atwater announced the first of the 2014 Series of Be Scam Smart Workshops will be held Tuesday at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium in Milton.

Gov. Scott will vote against medical marijuana

Written by Staff Reporters on January 23, 2014. Posted in News.

Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday he will vote against a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the medical use of marijuana if it makes the 2014 ballot.