Embattled Scott trumpets drop in Fla. jobless rate
Florida Governor Rick Scott — who has made his handling of the state’s economy the main thrust of his re-election campaign — got more to boast about last week.
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Leadership Class Tourism Day
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The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Santa Rosa program held their annual Tourism Day May 16 and focused on the Navarre area, which rakes in over half of all bed tax dollars brought in by Santa Rosa County. This year’s group, Class 27, spent an entire work day visiting Navarre area attractions and learning about the important role tourism plays in the local economy.
Gov. Scott vetoes nearly $400 million from budget
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TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had a tough time winning cooperation this past year from the Republican-led Legislature, struck back on Monday by vetoing nearly $400 million from the state’s new budget.
Florida’s crime rate dropped 6.5 percent in 2012
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TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s crime rate dropped 6.5 percent in 2012, including a significant decrease in thefts, robberies and burglaries, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner released Thursday.
County Leasing Practices Called “Unfair”
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Kim Macarthy, former Main Street Milton president, says county-owned property leased to a local nonprofit organization without a public proposal process was unfair.
Commissioners choose concrete over paper
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There is almost $2 million available in impact fee funding, but Santa Rosa County will have to return those funds to those who initially paid the fees if the money is not utilized within about 30 months.
Surfing through the pain
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Kayla Barton almost turned her car around twice on the way to Navarre Beach from Dothan, Ala. Her back hurt and it started raining during the more-than-two-hour drive. But, she kept moving forward — and she’s sure glad she did.
Navarre walkers dominate Stampede field
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Navarre natives Delbert Tucker, 53, and Julie Harrington, 50, finished first and second overall and first in the male and female walkers’ divisions in the 2013 Sunset Stampede at Navarre Beach. Tucker finished the 5-kilometer course in 31 minutes, 5 seconds, and Harrington arrived at the finish line 33:09 after starting the out-and-back course on Gulf Boulevard.
Argos begin national tournament play tonight
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University of West Florida will play Florida Tech at 6 p.m. tonight in Tampa in the first round of the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship Tournament.
Jacksonville runner wins Michele Hill run
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Joey Pinto, 42, of Jacksonville, edged Navarre High School standout James Mullin, 18, by seven seconds Saturday to win the seventh annual Michele Hill Raider Run.