The process to challenge a book in Santa Rosa County District Schools has been centralized thanks to changes approved at April’s school board meeting on April 11.
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Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen have received donation of body armor
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K9s Raider and Vixen have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Both vests were sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “Honoring those who served and sacrificed”.
Tyndall recognizes Month of the Military Child
Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. — According to the Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million military-connected children who ultimately face many unique experiences because of their parent’s or parents’ service. To honor these individuals, the DoD designates the month of April as Month of the Military Child. For Team Tyndall and across the DoD, this time highlights the important role that children play within the armed forces community while recognizing their experiences and sacrifices.
Emerald Coast Regional Council probe into event costs could lead to CEO’s ouster
Milton City Councilwoman/ECRC Board member Marilynn Farrow and District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner/ECRC Board member Nathan Boyles are among the board members who are concerned that around $200,000 in taxpayers’ money might have been used to pay for the three-day gathering, which reportedly included a Cirque de Soleil-like party where ECRC CEO Austin Mount was […]
Man charged with kidnapping, battery of same victim from previous arrest
A man recently released from prison has been charged with kidnapping the same victim again. A neighbor who called 911 may have saved the victim’s life.
Eglin earns DOD award for environmental successes
The Department of the Air Force took top honors for its commitment to environmental stewardship in five of nine categories during the 62nd Annual Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Competition April 22.
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Elite Eight next stop for Pace’s flag football team
With less than two minutes to play and the Pace flag football team on its way to winning a regional championship for the first time in program history, the only thing left for the Patriots to do was run out the clock.
And they did. Then they celebrated. A 31-13 win over Fletcher at home on Tuesday securing their ticket to the Elite Eight.
And they did. Then they celebrated. A 31-13 win over Fletcher at home on Tuesday securing their ticket to the Elite Eight.
Congrats to our Athletes and Students of the Week!
Navarre family finds kidney for son in dad
“An answered prayer.”
That’s how Austyn Evans describes knowing her two-year-old son, Conrad, now has a kidney after an agonizing search for a donor. Although the search took them from Northwest Florida to Texas and then to Georgia, the donor turned out to be closer to home (in fact, the donor lives in their home).
Hurlburt Air Park officially open to public
For the first time in roughly 20 years, the Hurlburt Field Airpark is open to the general public.
While the airpark has been unofficially available for public use since April 11, 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) Commander Col. Patrick Dierig and others with Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to formally welcome community members to the outdoor museum.
Giant flag debate headed to tourism council
Whether Santa Rosa County flies Florida’s tallest American flag depends on where it would be installed.