Homeschool offers freedom, family time
Florida established legislation for homeschool in 1985, and it is defined as “the sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by his or her parent.”
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School board, superintendent salaries vary
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
Salaries for elected officials in Florida vary from county to county and vary each year. The salaries are based on a formula that relies heavily on the county’s population. The Florida Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research (DER) utilized 2012 population estimates to determine the salaries for the current fiscal year.
Nicely enters District 1 school board race
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Education.
Sandra Nicely of Milton entered the District 1 school board race June 20, the last day to qualify. She is challenging incumbent Diane Scott.
Longest fireworks show on the coast
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Community.
Based on the budget, the July 4 fireworks display on Navarre Beach should have lasted about 12 minutes, but fireworks company representatives had planned to stage the show in such a way that spectators would get at least 20 minutes of “oohs and aahs.” But due to a firing mishap during the show, crews continued to send shells skyward nearly 90 minutes after the show began at 9 p.m.
Workforce training grants available
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Business.
Local companies and those from throughout Florida have the opportunity to apply for grant funds to train employees that have been with their companies for at least a year. According to the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program was created to provide grant funding continuing education and customized training for full-time employees at existing Florida businesses.
Keep your pet safe July 4th
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Statistics show that more dogs run away and are lost on July 4 than any other day of the year. In many cases, the loud noise that accompanies fireworks is too much for pets that suffer from noise phobia. They get frantic, run and get separated from their owners.
Out and About
Written by Sandi Kemp on . Posted in Opinion, Out and About.
There will be fireworks in Navarre on July 4. The tourism development council is paying for the fireworks and the Navarre Beach Area Chamber Foundation is managing the execution of the fireworks. Anywhere on the island is a good spot to watch them – including Juana’s Pagoda’s or Lagerheads on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Also, there will be crowds at Navarre Park but there will not be any planned entertainment July 4. Hopefully we will have good weather.
Out of sight, out of mind?
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Editorial, Opinion.
We have all heard the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind,” right?
Candidates disclose personal finances
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
Local candidates for county commission and school board seats were required to disclose personal financial information by June 20. The reports reveal interesting facts, including one candidate owns a $30,000 train collection, while another owes seven people promissory notes, totaling almost $100,000. Other candidates disclosed their sources of income and net worth. Only one is a millionaire.
FEMA deadline July 7
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in News.
If you were impacted by floodwaters from the April 29 storm, you have only until 10 p.m., July 7 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in northwest Florida have closed, but applications can still be made online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.