Frustrated by the county’s response to drainage-related flooding issues in Holley By The Sea (HBTS), residents of the massive subdivision drove to Milton last Thursday to attend Santa Rosa County’s annual flood mitigation meeting at which the county’s flood plan is reviewed with respect to flooding incidents.

Viviana Vixen “Vivi” loves belly rubs, barking at strangers and running crazy in the back yard, like most other small dogs. She loves curling up in a lap or stretching out on the couch just as much as the next pup. And, she has a mellow temperament and a roll-with-the-punches attitude – which is probably why she’s had no problem with the one thing that separates her from a majority of other dogs.

A website launched a year ago has logged hundreds of reported sightings of Florida panthers across the state, while also clearing up some confusion with other wild animals.

Changes to deer hunting in Northwest Florida could be on the horizon, as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering altering regulations for the 2014-15 hunting season.