Political newcomer Yvonne Harper was last to file for candidacy in the 2014 Santa Rosa County Commissioner-District 4 seat, but she feels her experience in public policy and community relations should place her first in the polls come August.

Research shows that Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties have more smokers per-capita than other Panhandle counties. But those wishing reduce those numbers by kicking the habit fortunately have plenty of options to which to turn for help.

Following gun control discussions in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, Second Amendment rights groups are experiencing record-breaking surges in membership as gun dealers struggle to meet the demand for more personal firearms amid a gun supply shortage, which includes ammunition.