Camping fees increase at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The Gulf Islands National Seashore will have higher camping fees this summer at the Fort Pickens campground.
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Grant to address stalking before it turns violent
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A grant to combat stalking as a recognized precursor to domestic violence has been awarded to Lakeview Center’s Rape Crisis Trauma Recovery program.
SAFER expo preaches preparedness, networking
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It’s officially the first week of hurricane season, and the Support Alliance For Emergency Readiness (SAFER) wasted no time providing Santa Rosa County residents with the right information to be as prepared as possible for a disaster.
Wildfires increase during summer break from school
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In light of the recent outbreak of wildfires in Santa Rosa County, including a large fire in the Midway area, coupled with a dry spell which makes the area susceptible to fires spreading quickly, parents and guardians are advised to keep a close watch on kids as we begin summer break.
Teachers, state workers get raises as Florida passes largest budget in history
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The 2013 legislative session is a wrap, and Florida now has the largest budget in its history at $74.1 billion dollars, of which $30 billion comes from federal sources. Governor Rick Scott made $368 million line item vetoes to the budget before signing into law as the General Appropriations Act, which takes effect July 1.
County ‘turns some dirt’ in Tiger Point for community center
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Ground was broken on a new community center for South Santa Rosa County on May 31, with local and state officials as well as community representatives on hand to turn dirt onto a site already showing signs of progress.
Memorial Day weekend hints at ‘comeback’ year for tourism
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The buzz around town is it’s going to be a busy tourism season, maybe the biggest ever. “The season,” as it’s commonly known, kicked off Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend.
Inaugural rodeo nets more than just fish
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Hundreds of anglers and fishing enthusiasts gathered in Navarre last weekend for the inaugural Navarre Fishing Rodeo. And while the fish were being reeled in, the community was netting an economic and social impact even beyond what organizers had hoped.
Former Raider earns state academic award
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Pensacola State College sophomore second baseman Kelly Hayes recently was honored by the Florida College System Activities Association as the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. The Council for Athletic Affairs Executive Board votes for the award’s winner from among the individual female sport winners. Hayes — a former Navarre High standout — was eligible for the award by winning the Jean Williams award for the outstanding female softball scholar athlete in the FCSAA.
REPEAT! Catholic captures second straight title
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FORT MYERS – James McGhee’s two-run double gave Pensacola Catholic the runs it needed to secure its second-straight Class 4A state championship and a perfect 30-0 season – and likely the unofficial national championship.