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Shark attack survivor, Lulu Gribbin, reunites with air medical crew who saved her life

Written by Staff Reporters on November 25, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor, came back to the Emerald Coast to meet some of the people who helped save her life this past June.

Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was reunited with their former patient on Nov. 21 in Niceville. Gribbin has defied the odds with her remarkable recovery after she lost her right leg and left hand in the shark attack off Walton County.

Three giraffe babies born at Gulf Breeze Zoo, just in time for the holidays

Written by Staff Reporters on November 25, 2024. Posted in Community.

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce the birth of not one, not two but three baby giraffes just in time for the holidays.

Park Director Cassidy Mazzone, along with Animal Care Staff, had been anticipating the births for the past 15 months which is the typical gestation period for giraffes. On Oct. 22 Artemis gave birth to a female calf named Arrow. The other two quickly followed with Sophia giving birth to a male calf named Salem on Oct. 25 and on Oct. 27 Kaliape, a female calf, was born to Kelly.

Therapy dogs provide connection, reduced stress for people

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 25, 2024. Posted in Community.

Dogs are known as “man’s best friend.” While the saying regards how an owner feels about their own dog, there are a group of dogs who extend that friendship to complete strangers.

Destiny Worship Center completes construction, first services planned for Dec. 8

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 22, 2024. Posted in Community, Faith, News.

Nearly two years after first breaking ground, Destiny Worship Center’s Navarre campus will open for services Sunday, Dec. 8.

Local named EMT of the Year for entire state of Florida

Written by Marlo Scafe on November 22, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

The 2024 annual awards ceremony for the Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Santa Rosa County honored local lifeguards and emergency medical technicians (EMT) for their outstanding accomplishments. One local EMT was named the EMT of the Year for the state of Florida.

A Coral Door Christmas

Written by Staff Reporters on November 21, 2024. Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.

Christmastime is here! Decorating Christmas trees with glimmering ornaments, hanging up colorful lights and wreaths, candlelight service at church, singing Christmas carols – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

School board recognizes student success in art, middle school sports

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 21, 2024. Posted in News.

In addition to approving budgets, handling personnel recommendations, and engaging with the public on a variety of matters, the Santa Rosa County School Board enjoys celebrating student achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.

Commissioner Kerry Smith named BOCC Chair

Written by Staff Reporters on November 20, 2024. Posted in News.

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners held their annual reorganization meeting in conjunction with the oath of office ceremony for districts 1, 3 and 5. During the meeting, the board selected new leadership. Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2, was unanimously selected to serve as the board chairman.

Amy Fitch making a difference and having fun

Written by Brian Lester on November 18, 2024. Posted in Education.

When Amy Fitch interviewed for a teaching position at West Navarre Intermediate nearly two decades ago, she said she was asked if she had a grade preference.

John Starrett on the art and business of photography

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 18, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

What started as an interest in capturing the world around him, particularly marine environments around Florida, has blossomed into a decade long photography career for Navarre local John Starrett.