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Public outcry puts brakes on $15 beach road fee

Written by Staff Reporters on December 11, 2014. Posted in Beach.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown said a proposed plan to build booths and charge an admission to use J. Earle Bowden Way, the scenic route connecting Navarre and Pensacola beaches, will be scratched from further consideration, following a required six-week public comment period ending Jan. 2.

Cold weather shelter needs male volunteers

Written by Staff Reporters on December 11, 2014. Posted in News.

Although temperatures dropped below the threshold for the county’s only south Santa Rosa cold weather shelter to activate, the facility remained closed Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 due to a lack of male volunteers.

High court rejects BP appeal of spill settlement

Written by Associated Press on December 11, 2014. Posted in News.

The Supreme Court is leaving in place BP’s multibillion-dollar settlement with lawyers for businesses and residents over the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Unusual partnership created between school district and inmates

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in Education.

Schools seem like the last place prisoners might be welcomed, but an innovative community program is an exception.

Area crime just one reason to incorporate

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in Editorial, Opinion.

Incorporation supporters have likened the incorporation wave to the Boston Tea Party—a stand against taxation without representation. They are angered by what they view as bloated and unresponsive county government and want greater control over how their taxes are spent. Proponents argue that the best way to make government responsive to community interests is to make it a community government.

Train derailment closed Highway 90

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in News.

CSX and emergency response personnel spent most of Tuesday clearing the Nov. 30 train derailment in Milton.

Man charged in connection with fatal hit and run

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in Crime, News.

Gregory Antonio Moses Jr., 23, of Navarre, was arrested on felony charges Tuesday, Nov. 25, for leaving the scene of a crash involving death.

Navarre ATM burglars part of a crime ring

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in News.

When a group of burglars broke into an Eglin Federal Credit Union ATM on Navarre Parkway last week they had no idea what was awaiting them. The four black male suspects were apprehended on multiple charges stemming from a burglary ring involving the theft of safes and ATMs.

Locals speak out about proposed Seashore plans

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in News.

Local management staff with the National Park Service ignited a storm of controversy last week after announcing plans to charge hefty fees to use the sole island connector uniting Navarre and Pensacola beaches.

Leaders oppose $5 bridge toll

Written by Staff Reporters on December 4, 2014. Posted in News.

Florida House District 3 Rep. Doug Broxson held a press conference Dec. 1 to provide an update the Garcon Point Bridge toll situation. Broxson is teaming up with local leaders to lead the charge against a proposed toll increase on the 3.5-mile span.