Escambia County is once again seated at the head of the table as Santa Rosa seems to struggle for a seat at the $1 billion feast BP voluntarily paid in advance for early restoration projects associated with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest and most prolonged offshore spill in U.S. History.

Fourth of July celebrations conjure up a familiar image for most of us: Luminescent streams of red, white and blue bursting overhead at dusk. Fireworks have been an integral part of many cultural celebrations around the world and in the U.S. since colonial times. Many historians believe that fireworks first originated in China as early as 200 B.C. Bamboo would be put over a fire which would cause it to explode.

The night sky over Navarre Beach will once again be illuminated with colorful displays and patriotic booms tonight as the Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual fireworks show for Independence Day.

The Taco Bell in Navarre suffered about $100,000 damage when a fire broke out just after 3 p.m. last Friday in the front area of the restaurant located at 8714 Navarre Pkwy.