Pilot was an ‘outstanding’ man
I am a first cousin of Chief Warrant Officer 4 George “David” Strother. He was one of the pilots from the Louisiana National Guard.
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Airmen begin ‘ruck march’ from Tampa to Panhandle
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Eleven U.S. Air Force airmen stood before the U.S. Special Operations Command memorial wall at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Sunday morning, their heads bowed as a chaplain prayed.
Gratitude for those who serve
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When I heard the news early Wednesday morning of the UH-60 crashing into the Sound, I immediately thought of the families and I thought, “From this moment on, their lives will never be the same – Lord, be with them.” LCDR Mark Johnson, Lt. Bante, Lt. Roberto, Petty Officer Sean Saye, Petty Officer Wicks, ENS. Winters and LCDR O’Connor were my next thoughts; men who my husband and I knew, and so many others we knew who had died in service. Then I heard the words, “They gave their lives…” reverberating across the airwaves and the Internet. But think again, for they did not give their lives.
RESTORE application deadline extended
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Santa Rosa County has extended the deadline to submit RESTORE project proposals to Friday, April 3, for inclusion in the county’s multi-year implementation plan. The complete request for proposals, project guidance and new resources are available at www.santarosa.fl.gov/bocc/restore.cfm. Approximately $4.3 million is available to Santa Rosa County in the first round of the direct component funding offered through the RESTORE Act.
Tragedy strikes cord in Navarre
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On the evening of March 11, a fog surrounded the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier so thickly that visitors could not see beyond their next 20 steps.
Louisiana takes cue from Navarre
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While checking the news and scrolling through Facebook, Louisiana resident Gillian Howes Rabalais came across photos from last week’s vigil at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier which honored the fallen in the March 10 helicopter crash.
Flood Safety Awareness Week
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Floodwaters can be swift, powerful and deadly. To encourage individuals, families and businesses to learn more about the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what they can do to save life and property, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners will recognize March 15 through 21 as Flood Safety Awareness Week. Santa Rosa residents are encouraged to visit www.santarosa.fl.gov for daily flood safety facts and tips.
Hard workers seek employers at NHS job fair
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Hundreds of Navarre High School students polished up their resumes for the third annual job fair Wednesday, March 11, in the cafeteria.
Workshop focuses on book publishing
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Many people have the dream of writing a book someday, but for most “someday” never comes. Northwest Florida residents will have a chance to make that dream a reality starting this month when local resident Nancy Gaskins hosts a series of free workshops in communities across area.
Chemical Safety Board can investigate offshore spills
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In a case with potentially far-reaching consequences, a federal appeals court has again found that the U.S. Chemical Safety Board has the authority to investigate the causes of offshore oil spills.