Santa Rosa County commissioners voted April 25 to close the county’s 21 recycling drop-off sites until further notice due to health and safety risks from the overwhelming volume of recycling material not collected or processed by the county’s contractor, West Florida Recycling.
Just more than 34 years ago, a daring attempt to rescue 52 diplomats held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, ended in the death of eight service members, including five from Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Wing.
Sarah and Bridie love a little competition. And so does the dogs’ handler, Navarre resident Ute Kent. Kent has been participating in dog agility competitions with her two mixed breed pooches since 2007 and sometimes enjoys it just as much as her dogs do.
The third seeded Lady Raiders combined great pitching and outstanding defense to upset number two seed Niceville 2 – 1 in the district semifinal game, held at Tate April 16. The Raiders scored both of their runs in the top of the first inning and had to hold that lead for the rest of the game. Shana Pearl walked to lead off the game. Adrianna Gonzalez’s sacrifice bunt moved Pearl to second base. Jenna Bobbitt doubled to right center and Pearl scored. With two out, Kamber Anderson singled Bobbitt home to give the Raiders a 2 – 0 lead.
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins proved to be nice bookends for the Raiders’ season. After falling in their first two games, Navarre picked up their first regular season win against the Dolphins. On April 15, the Raiders got their final regular season win at Gulf Breeze.
Los Angeles (AP) — More veterinarians are using wheelchairs, orthotics and prosthetics to improve the lives of dogs that have lost limbs to deformity, infection or accident, experts say. The move is driven by persistent pet owners who embrace their animals as family and aren’t deterred by the cost and commitment of outfitting disabled dogs with the devices. At the same time, there have been great strides in technology to keep up with U.S. soldiers returning wounded from war, and veterinarians have adapted the materials and know-how for the rising demand from clients.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met near Tallahassee April 17 and voted to change deer hunting regulations in northwest Florida. One hunting organization in the region provided input about the proposed changes and was pleased with the commission’s final decision.
For nearly 15 years, the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program has been empowering women going through chemotherapy with not only an arsenal of beauty tips, but also a support system during difficult times.
Bob Boston of Navarre updated commissioners April 21 on two Navarre Beach reef projects selected for early restoration funding resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Permitting is complete for one project and should be complete for another next month – construction for both may start this fall.
About 30 elected officials and business leaders attended a Florida Chamber of Commerce half-day conference in Pensacola April 18 highlighting the importance of trade and logistics to the region and the state. The conference was the third regional rollout for the chamber’s Trade & logistics Study 2.0.
