Gulf Islands National Seashore will be bustling with activity May 21 as citizen scientists set out to explore nature at Naval Live Oaks in Gulf Breeze.
Charlie Orth is no stranger to the state track meet. He was there a year ago as a sophomore to compete in the pole vault and is excited about another opportunity to return to state.
The construction of a recreational playground to enhance the popular ball field is now complete at Holley Ball Park. The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Santa Rosa County’s newest ambassador, Myrtle the Turtle has found a home at the I-10 Florida Welcome Center greeting visitors to the Sunshine State and promoting tourism for Santa Rosa County.
Setting the standard for giving a hand up instead of a hand out, Fresh Start for Children and Families in Fort Walton Beach is changing lives nine families at a time. The program provides transitional housing for families where mom or dad are gainfully employed or employable and remain drug and alcohol free for the duration of the nine month program. The apartment house has nine apartments, both one and two bedrooms.
Relay for Life Navarre took place Friday night into Saturday raising more than $64,000 so far. And while the walk is over, the work is still on-going. Fundraisers for the event will continue into August to help the organization meet their $100,000 goal.