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Stories by Staff Reporters

Stories by Staff Reporters

Home décor and more found at The Coral Door

April 11, 2024
The Coral Door is a one-of-kind shop in the heart of Navarre. When you step inside this cute mint green building with coral doors on the corner of Highway 87 and Laredo Street, you will find a beautiful collection of local art and décor that is unlike anything around. From cutting boards and drinkware to decorations and furniture, they have the finest selection of local gifts and souvenirs.

Ag commissioner commends Florida Forest Service for successful firebreak, preventing home destruction on Garcon Point

April 10, 2024
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is commending the Florida Forest Service (FFS) and its firefighters with the Blackwater Forestry Center for their quick work of a wildfire that occurred March 28, 2024, on Garcon Point. The mitigation efforts prior to this wildfire – which were funded by the 2022 Emergency Wildfire Management Fund – largely attributed to the containment of the fire, prevented home destruction, and saved lives.

Base access procedures to change in May

April 10, 2024
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. – The 96th Security Forces Squadron will begin 100 percent identification checks for anyone accessing the installation in May.

Compromised vendor email leads to $852K theft

April 9, 2024
On Friday April 5, Santa Rosa County Clerk of Courts was notified that a recent payment to a vendor in the amount of $852,983.06 had been intercepted as a result of fraud. Upon notification The Clerk of Courts’ Finance Department issued a fraud alert to their bank.

Navigating life’s balancing act

April 9, 2024
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Balancing work and home life can be a challenge for many Airmen. Adding children to the mix can make it even more difficult, and for single parents, that’s another story.

04/27 – Shelter Training and Simulation

April 5, 2024
Located at 5629 Byrom St. in Milton from 9 a.m. – Noon.

04/20 – Pet Fest 2024

April 5, 2024
Located at 5165 Willing St. from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sandpaper Marketing; Creating promo products to remember

April 5, 2024
Promotional items like mugs, pens and T-shirts are memorable and provide a great cost per impression for advertisers and can partner well with other marketing efforts.

The truth is our currency

April 4, 2024
We recently published a story about a situation at Lighthouse Private Christian Academy. Most people are familiar, but if you are not, the school came under scrutiny from the Midway fire marshal and fire chief after an inspection. The inspector determined two campus houses needed a sprinkler system and he shut down the houses immediately, displacing 24 students. Things got a little out of hand in how the chief responded.

LOCAL LAWN EXPERT ADVISES HOME OWNERS ON HOW TO BEST PREPARE THEIR LAWNS FOR SPRING!

April 4, 2024
Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, has been working with lawns along the Emerald Coast for over 25 years and has written a book entitled “What Every Homeowner On The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care”. From his vast experience, he shares a few tips for homeowners to follow this spring to ensure they have a healthy lawn for the following year.
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