Helping to fill the pantry
For the seventh year, donations of food collected by letter carriers in Gulf Breeze are benefiting ACTS Ministry at Harbor at Holley Church. The national “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is in its 22nd year.
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Hundreds turnout for food distribution
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State Reps. Mike Hill and Doug Broxson partnered May 8 with Farm Share, a nationwide relief organization, to distribute food and supplies to Santa Rosa County residents impacted by the flood. Even before the distribution officially began at 10 a.m., cars were lining up in the Winn Dixie parking lot waiting to receive food and supplies.
Beach firefighters remember fallen brother
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Members of the Navarre Beach Fire Department gathered Saturday around a new flag pole with Lujuana Pickett, the mother of firefighter Allen Acree, who died in a motorcycle wreck in May 2013. The firefighters had not told Pickett the details about the dedication ceremony for the new flag pole.
Tiger Point development order extended
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Nearly 200 people attended the May 9 Santa Rosa County zoning board meeting. The agenda featured several south end issues, including an unsuccessful request to open a private school in a residential area and approval to extend a development order for 114 units adjacent to Tiger Point Golf Club.
Juries convict local men for unrelated sex crimes
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Santa Rosa County juries last week convicted two local men of child sex-related charges in separate cases. According to State Attorney William Eddins Office, 56-year-old Claude Russell Ratliff was found guilty May 9 of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation stemming from an August 2012 incident at Ratliff’s home in Milton. He is scheduled for sentencing July 8 and faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 25 years in prison.
Disaster Recovery Center opens to little fanfare
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After the federal disaster declaration was made May 6, Santa Rosa County requested Disaster Recovery Centers be opened as quickly as possible, and the first one opened Saturday in the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center. During the first 30 minutes, only about two dozen residents had stopped by seeking assistance.
Lady Raiders eliminated in the regional semifinals
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Tate 10, Navarre 0
The Lady Raiders were overwhelmed by Tate, 10 – 0 in the regional semifinal softball game played May 1 on the Aggies’ home field.Snakes becoming more active
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With warmer temperatures and water standing in yards and fields, northwest Florida residents will want to be on the look-out for snakes. Santa Rosa County, as part of its Flooding Update #8, referenced the fact that snakes, insects and other wildlife are moving to survive as water levels change and that residents should monitor the area when outside, especially when with pets or children.
Minor flood damage to Fort Pickens facilities
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The Fort Pickens, Naval Live Oaks and Okaloosa Areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore all experienced impacts from heavy rain and flooding last week.
Reaper makes debut at Emerald Warrior
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The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) began conducting Emerald Warrior, a joint training exercise in 2006. For the first time, the MQ-9 Reaper took part in the exercise at Hurlburt Field. It is an unmanned remotely piloted aircraft with a top speed of 300 mph and a range of more than 1,100 miles.