Mar 13, 2017
“Politics” was a gift from the Greeks, derived from their word for a city-state, polis. “Man is a POLitical animal,” Aristotle wrote. He was thinking of how we as social creatures and citizens functi…
Mar 13, 2017
Gulf Breeze man indicted on federal child pornography charges
A 23-year-old Gulf Breeze man is indicted on receipt and possession of child pornography, according to Christopher P. Canova, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
The indict…
Mar 13, 2017
What you need to know about colon cancer screening
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S. However, many colorectal cancers can be prevented through regu…
Mar 13, 2017
Gulf Breeze tops in 30th Annual Math Bowl
NICEVILLE — High school teams from across Northwest Florida competed in the 30th annual Math Bowl March 3 at Northwest Florida State College.
After a daylong competition consisting of written exams…
Mar 13, 2017
‘Fruit trees for homeowners’ class set March 17
GULF BREEZE — Experts from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Santa Rosa County Extension Office will offer a free class on fruit trees for the homeowner.
The c…
Mar 13, 2017
‘The Blue Angels’ book signing scheduled
PENSACOLA — The Pensacola Barnes & Noble will host a book signing for “The Blue Angels.”
The event is set 2 p.m. March 18 at 1200 Airport Blvd., Pensacola. Authors Maureen Smith Keillor and Evelyn …
Mar 13, 2017
Panhandle Butterfly House offers docent training
NAVARRE — The Panhandle Butterfly House seeks seasonal volunteers to serve as docents from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May through August.
Volunteers work in teams, educatin…
Mar 13, 2017
Rotary members learn about the Secret Service
MILTON — The Milton Rotary Club’s latest guest speaker was Mike Goehring, a retired Secret Service agent.
“We were presented some great facts about the Secret Service, as far as when and why they …
Mar 13, 2017
Fort Pickens asphalt removal project completed
GULF BREEZE — An asphalt removal project at Fort Pickens that began in September 2016 has reached completion, according to Gulf Islands National Seashore officials.
Approximately 400 yards of aspha…