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Northwest Florida resident trains pigeons for sport

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on June 3, 2024. Posted in Community.

Santa Rosa County has no shortage of livestock. Along the sides of the county’s roads, you might see, hear, or even smell animals such as pigs, cattle and mules. While most livestock are being raised for food or fertilizer, some people are raising animals to race.

Write in-candidates for superintendent, commission races set to close ballot for over 50,000 voters

Written by Daniel Evans on June 3, 2024. Posted in News.

Two local write-in candidates who appear to have little interest in campaigning will ensure that over 50,000 Santa Rosa County registered voters will not have a say in important local races. The two write-in candidates, Superintendent candidate Michael Maradik and County Commissioner District 3 candidate Sandra Maddox, were unable to be reached for comment for […]

Camp Cheyenne honors a child’s dying wish

Written by Staff Reporters on May 31, 2024. Posted in Faith.

Paul Hughes will tell people his Christian walk hasn’t been easy, but as the Apostle Paul wrote, the grace of Christ is sufficient and made perfect in our times of weakness.

New grant money awarded to VisitFlorida for ‘adventure’ tourism

Written by Staff Reporters on May 30, 2024. Posted in News.

The Triumph Gulf Coast Board has unanimously approved a grant of $10.5 million to VISIT FLORIDA, that will benefit all eight counties impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Santa Rosa Tourist Development Office (TDO) will see some of these funds, according to TDO director Julie White.

Meet the Godwins, Santa Rosa County Farm Family of the Year

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 30, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

It’s no secret that the Jay area is well-known for their peanuts. Family farmers have been tilling, planting, growing and harvesting year after year for well over a century. To honor these families, Santa Rosa County Extension Office names a Farm Family of the Year.

Heroes on the Water

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 29, 2024. Posted in Beach.

Every month, a group of veterans, Active Duty servicemembers and some first responders take to the water. Not on a mission but to kayak and fish. They are part of an organization known as Heroes on the Water; a nonprofit founded in 2007 to provide recreational wellness experiences to those who have served.

East Bay K8 student builds special needs playground equipment for Eagle Scout project

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 29, 2024. Posted in Community, News.

In Boy Scouts of America’s Scout Law, there are 12 points every Scout should know and adhere to. They include being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

Julia Irmen set for next chapter of volleyball career

Written by Brian Lester on May 28, 2024. Posted in Sports.

Julia Irmen is coming back from a recent injury. It’s prevented her from playing volleyball this spring.

But her playing days aren’t over yet as the Navarre standout is headed to NCAA Division III Rose-Hulman in Indiana to continue her career.

Rare Kemp’s ridley rescued off pier

Written by Gail Acosta on May 24, 2024. Posted in Beach, News.

A rare and endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was rescued off the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier at around 5:20 p.m. Friday evening. The turtle was severely wrapped in fishing line, towing a 6-foot fishing pole. The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation stranding team went into action to retrieve the turtle.