Change of command for helicopter training squadron
Cmdr. Robert G. Sinram relieved Cmdr. Matthew J. Bowen of duty as Commanding Officer of Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT (HT-8) during a Change-of-Command ceremony May 9 at NAS Whiting Field.
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Churches key in recovery
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Members of local churches, as well as church facilities are playing big roles in flood recovery in south Santa Rosa County.
Local producers debut documentary set in Africa
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A documentary filmed in Africa and produced by a Pensacola-based company is set to make its local debut on the big screen in two weeks.
Helping to fill the pantry
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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.
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.