FWC waives license requirement for lionfish
Temporary changes making it easier for divers to help control the lionfish population will be put into permanent Florida rule soon.
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Tarpon, bonefish to become catch-and-release only
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has made changes to the way that anglers are allowed to fish for tarpon and bonefish.
Invasive plants found in Bay County lakes again
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For the second time in less than five years, an introduced aquatic plant has been found in two small adjoining lakes in Bay County near Bayhead Landing and close to Deer Point Lake.
District’s ‘friendliest’ VFW post gets updated flag
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.
A Spectre is a type of AC-130 gunship that is used in the Air Force Special Operations Command, and it is also the name of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Mary Esther.
Florida gets final OK for Medicaid privatization
Written by Associated Press on . Posted in News.
TALLAHASSEE – Federal health officials have given final approval to a plan to overhaul Florida’s safety net health insurance program.
Free health screenings offer immediate results, and some surprises
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Despite gloomy skies and soggy grounds, it was work as usual last Monday for the crew of Sacred Heart’s mobile unit, which conducted free heart health screenings in front if the Betty J. Pullum Family YMCA.
Christian group with Navarre roots wins BIG
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Faith.
These are lyrics familiar to listeners of contemporary Christian radio, but what might be unfamiliar to locals is the fact that the group which recorded the award-winning song has ties to Navarre.
School board members assigned homework
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
Santa Rosa School Board district administrator David Johnson turned the tables on elected school board members, assigning them homework at a workshop held June 13. Johnson, who serves as the Director of Alternative Education and Continuous Improvement, is working to improve the district’s vision and purpose. Johnson stated the district needs to create a document that coordinates work in a more systematic fashion.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
Please make sure your car doors are locked at night because school is out and the incidents of unlocked car thefts are up – especially in Holley by the Sea. What these kids don’t realize is 1. Just because someone left the car door unlocked doesn’t mean they are asking for it and 2. When you steal anything over $500 it is a felony and you are in serious trouble with law enforcement.
Water Advisory
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
Last Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County issued a water advisory cautioning residents and visitors to stay out of the Sound at Navarre Park and refrain from swimming, boating and other water activities.