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School district concedes to American Atheists

Written by Gail Acosta on . Posted in Education.

On Oct. 23 signs were placed in each school of Santa Rosa County that read, “Students are invited to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country, but they are not required to do so.” Santa Rosa County Director of Middle Schools David Gunter says the signs were in response to a complaint from a parent who alleged that her son was forced to stand during the pledge of allegiance even though he expressed his unwillingness to do so.  The school stood firm referring to F.S. 1003.44 and the Code of Student Conduct and referenced a section that states: “When the pledge is given, civilians must show full respect to the flag by standing at attention.” 

County revenue-sharing cuts appear permanent

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

Gulf Breeze is feeling the pinch of cuts in voluntary revenue sharing by Santa Rosa County, which city leaders have recently cited as a rationale for raising water and sewer utility fees in the coming year.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

We found some very spooky local stories to share with you this week. We had more, that are even spookier – including the obituaries that go with them – but…we had to wait for more information. However, the stories are going to be groundbreaking and change the known history of our area. Let me rephrase that; let’s just say that the previous “recorded” history isn’t what it has been presented to be by past self-proclaimed historians. 

Okaloosa County Operation Wolf Hunter nets 16 arrests

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16 individuals following an undercover cyber-sex sting operation named Operation Wolf Hunter.  The sting was conducted in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, several state law enforcement agencies, and the US Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force, all members of the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 

Oriole Beach Elementary student dies

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.

A 5-year old Oriole Beach Elementary kindergartner has died from an unconfirmed case of viral meningitis.  The school principal, Joshua McGrew, issued a letter to all parents of students in an effort to reassure them of their children’s safety.

Out and About

Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.

Last weekend was full of fun things to do as you can see by reading this issue.  I’m not sure they could have crammed one more thing into the weekend. Thankfully – it was a beautiful weekend and the weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits or hinder attendance.